ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 07111

Part of Irvington, NJ

Pop. 60,867·Essex County·192nd most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$1,920/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$12

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ZIP 07111 · $1,920

More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,420

1 BR

$1,600

2 BR

$1,940

3 BR

$2,430

4 BR+

$2,760

Research median

$1,940/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

May. Asking rents in ZIP 07111 usually run 1% below trend in May and 1.1% above it in November, about $40 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 07111 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 07111 changed +2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,609) is $1,540 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,420); a 1-bedroom is $1,600.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 07111. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,040/yr

At $1,920/mo median

Location

CityIrvington

StateNJ

CountyEssex County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07111 (Irvington, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

60,867

Median income

$61,609

Median age

35.9

Renters

70.4%

Age distribution

22.4%

26.7%

25.4%

13.5%

Under 1822.4%

18–3426.7%

35–5425.4%

55–6412%

65+13.5%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

81.6%

12.3%

White2.6%

Black81.6%

Hispanic12.3%

Asian1%

Other2.5%

Education (25+)

14.8%

36.6%

27.5%

21.1%

No HS diploma14.8%

HS diploma36.6%

Some college27.5%

Bachelor's+21.1%

Housing tenure

29.6%

70.4%

Owner29.6%

Renter70.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 07111 in Irvington, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,449 → $1,920

up 32.5%

Income

$50,020 → $61,609

up 23.2%

Population

60,224 → 60,867

up 1.1%

Renter share

72% → 70.4%

-1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

22.1% → 21.1%

-1.0 pts

Median age

35.4 → 35.9

+0.5 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 07111 in Irvington, NJ has climbed from $1,449 to $1,920, a 32.5% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 07111 in Irvington, NJ now reports about $61,609, up from $50,020 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 60,224 residents to roughly 60,867. Renters now make up 70.4% of households, compared with 72% five years ago. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 07111 in Irvington, NJ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 07111 covers Irvington, NJ. The median rent here is $1,920/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($61,609/yr), ZIP 07111 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,920/mo in ZIP 07111. The local median household income is $61,609/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07111?

Rent in ZIP 07111 has risen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 07111?

Asking rents in ZIP 07111 are usually lowest in May, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in November, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $40 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 07111 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07111 is one of the more affordable among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #192 of 209 at $1,920/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 07111 changed +2.2%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.