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ZIP 07302

Pop. 56,220·Hudson County·12th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,848/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$1,883
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ZIP 07302 · $3,848
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,610
1 BR
$3,680
2 BR
$4,140
3 BR
$5,050
4 BR+
$5,930
Research median
$4,140/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
$46,176/yr
At $3,848/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyHudson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07302 (Jersey City, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 82.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,220
Median income
$175,077
Median age
34.2
Renters
76%
Age distribution
14%
39%
33.1%
Under 1814%
18–3439%
35–5433.1%
55–646.1%
65+7.8%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
42.2%
14.5%
33.9%
White42.2%
Black6%
Hispanic14.5%
Asian33.9%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
82.2%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma7.2%
Some college7.6%
Bachelor's+82.2%
Housing tenure
24%
76%
Owner24%
Renter76%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07302 in Jersey City, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,608 → $3,848
up 47.5%
Income
$150,254 → $175,077
up 16.5%
Population
51,452 → 56,220
up 9.3%
Renter share
73% → 76%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
78.4% → 82.2%
+3.8 pts
Median age
34.7 → 34.2
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 07302 in Jersey City, NJ has shifted from $2,608 to $3,848, up 47.5% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $175,077 today, compared with $150,254 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 07302 in Jersey City, NJ adding about 4,768 residents over the five-year window, up 9.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 73% to 76%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 78.4% to 82.2% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07302 covers Jersey City, NJ. The median rent here is $3,848/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,140/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($175,077/yr), ZIP 07302 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07302?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07302 (Jersey City, NJ) is $3,848. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07302 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07302's median rent of $3,848/mo is $1,883 (96%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07302 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07302 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #12 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $3,848/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07302?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $154,000/year (~$74/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,848/mo in ZIP 07302. The local median household income is $175,077/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07302?

Rent in ZIP 07302 has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07302 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07302 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,848/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($175,077/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07302 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07302 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76% of ZIP 07302 households are renters, while 24% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07302 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07302 compare to the rest of Jersey City?

ZIP 07302 is pricier than Jersey City as a whole. At $3,848/mo, it's $666 above the Jersey City citywide median of $3,182/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07302 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07302 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,848/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 07302's median household income ($175,077/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07302 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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