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ZIP 07601

Pop. 46,057·Bergen County·95th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,627/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$662
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 07601 · $2,627
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,910
1 BR
$2,180
2 BR
$2,500
3 BR
$3,050
4 BR+
$3,890
Research median
$2,500/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
$31,524/yr
At $2,627/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyBergen County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07601 (Hackensack, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,057
Median income
$84,277
Median age
41.8
Renters
63.4%
Age distribution
14.7%
24.9%
28.7%
13.6%
18.1%
Under 1814.7%
18–3424.9%
35–5428.7%
55–6413.6%
65+18.1%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
30.6%
19.1%
37.2%
13.9%
White30.6%
Black19.1%
Hispanic37.2%
Asian13.9%
Education (25+)
12.4%
23.6%
21.9%
42.1%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+42.1%
Housing tenure
36.6%
63.4%
Owner36.6%
Renter63.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07601 in Hackensack, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,065 → $2,627
up 27.2%
Income
$73,716 → $84,277
up 14.3%
Population
45,723 → 46,057
up 0.7%
Renter share
63.5% → 63.4%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
40% → 42.1%
+2.1 pts
Median age
39.7 → 41.8
+2.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 07601 in Hackensack, NJ has increased by $562 per month, settling near $2,627 after starting the period at $2,065. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,716 in 2021 to $84,277 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40% to 42.1%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 07601 in Hackensack, NJ market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07601 covers Hackensack, NJ. The median rent here is $2,627/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,500/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($84,277/yr), ZIP 07601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07601 (Hackensack, NJ) is $2,627. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07601's median rent of $2,627/mo is $662 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07601 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07601 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #95 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,627/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,627/mo in ZIP 07601. The local median household income is $84,277/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07601?

Rent in ZIP 07601 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07601 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,627/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($84,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07601 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.4% of ZIP 07601 households are renters, while 36.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07601 compare to the rest of Hackensack?

ZIP 07601 sits right at the Hackensack citywide median of $2,627/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,627/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 07601's median household income ($84,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07601 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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