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ZIP 07090

Pop. 31,111·Union County·34th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,159/mo
Year-over-Year
+23.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$1,194
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 07090 · $3,159
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,240
1 BR
$2,530
2 BR
$3,060
3 BR
$3,830
4 BR+
$4,350
Research median
$3,060/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,908/yr
At $3,159/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyUnion County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 23.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+23.4% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07090 (Westfield, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 78.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,111
Median income
$232,629
Median age
40.7
Renters
18.9%
Age distribution
28.7%
13%
29%
14.4%
14.9%
Under 1828.7%
18–3413%
35–5429%
55–6414.4%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
77.6%
White77.6%
Black2.5%
Hispanic8%
Asian8.9%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
78.1%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma8%
Some college11.7%
Bachelor's+78.1%
Housing tenure
81.1%
18.9%
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07090 in Westfield, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$185,093 → $232,629
up 25.7%
Population
30,967 → 31,111
up 0.5%
Renter share
19.9% → 18.9%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
76.3% → 78.1%
+1.8 pts

Household income in the area moved from $185,093 to $232,629 across the same window, up 25.7% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07090 covers Westfield, NJ. The median rent here is $3,159/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,060/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($232,629/yr), ZIP 07090 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 23.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07090?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07090 (Westfield, NJ) is $3,159. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07090 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07090's median rent of $3,159/mo is $1,194 (61%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07090 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07090 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #34 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $3,159/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07090?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $126,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,159/mo in ZIP 07090. The local median household income is $232,629/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07090?

Rent in ZIP 07090 has increased 23.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07090 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07090 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,159/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($232,629/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07090 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07090 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.9% of ZIP 07090 households are renters, while 81.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07090 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07090 compare to the rest of Westfield?

ZIP 07090 sits right at the Westfield citywide median of $3,159/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07090 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07090 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,159/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 07090's median household income ($232,629/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07090 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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