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ZIP 07109

Pop. 37,984·Essex County·155th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,269/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$304
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ZIP 07109 · $2,269
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,900
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,270
Research median
$2,300/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
$27,228/yr
At $2,269/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyEssex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07109 (Belleville, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,984
Median income
$90,438
Median age
42.3
Renters
43.6%
Age distribution
19.2%
21.8%
28.2%
14.8%
16%
Under 1819.2%
18–3421.8%
35–5428.2%
55–6414.8%
65+16%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
33.4%
51.9%
White33.4%
Black6.9%
Hispanic51.9%
Asian8.7%
Education (25+)
13.7%
31.5%
22%
32.8%
No HS diploma13.7%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+32.8%
Housing tenure
56.4%
43.6%
Owner56.4%
Renter43.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07109 in Belleville, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,599 → $2,269
up 41.9%
Income
$75,974 → $90,438
up 19.0%
Population
37,963 → 37,984
up 0.1%
Renter share
44% → 43.6%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
29.5% → 32.8%
+3.3 pts
Median age
41.4 → 42.3
+0.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 07109 in Belleville, NJ stood at $1,599 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,269, reflecting a 41.9% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $75,974 to $90,438 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.0% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32.8% of adults here, versus 29.5% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 07109 in Belleville, NJ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07109 covers Belleville, NJ. The median rent here is $2,269/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($90,438/yr), ZIP 07109 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07109?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07109 (Belleville, NJ) is $2,269. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07109's median rent of $2,269/mo is $304 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07109 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07109 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #155 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,269/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,269/mo in ZIP 07109. The local median household income is $90,438/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07109?

Rent in ZIP 07109 has increased 3.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07109 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,269/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($90,438/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07109 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.6% of ZIP 07109 households are renters, while 56.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07109 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07109 compare to the rest of Belleville?

ZIP 07109 is more affordable than Belleville overall. At $2,269/mo, it's $8 below the Belleville citywide median of $2,277/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07109 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,269/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 07109's median household income ($90,438/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07109 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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