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ZIP 07204

Pop. 14,093·Union County·124th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,472/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
+$507
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 07204 · $2,472
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,050
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$2,920
Research median
$2,050/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
$29,664/yr
At $2,472/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyUnion County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07204 (Roselle Park, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,093
Median income
$109,679
Median age
39.8
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
19.7%
24.2%
28.8%
12.6%
14.7%
Under 1819.7%
18–3424.2%
35–5428.8%
55–6412.6%
65+14.7%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
43.3%
32.2%
14%
White43.3%
Black9.8%
Hispanic32.2%
Asian14%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
27.2%
26.5%
38.5%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+38.5%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07204 in Roselle Park, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,427 → $109,679
up 28.4%
Population
13,973 → 14,093
up 0.9%
Renter share
41.2% → 40.9%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
38.9% → 38.5%
-0.4 pts
Median age
37.8 → 39.8
+2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $109,679 today, compared with $85,427 five years earlier.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07204 covers Roselle Park, NJ. The median rent here is $2,472/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($109,679/yr), ZIP 07204 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07204 (Roselle Park, NJ) is $2,472. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07204's median rent of $2,472/mo is $507 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07204 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07204 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #124 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,472/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,472/mo in ZIP 07204. The local median household income is $109,679/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07204?

Rent in ZIP 07204 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 07204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07204 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,472/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($109,679/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07204 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of ZIP 07204 households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07204 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 07204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,472/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 07204's median household income ($109,679/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07204 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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