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ZIP 07726

Pop. 44,764·Monmouth County·79th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,701/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$736
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 07726 · $2,701
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,780
1 BR
$2,000
2 BR
$2,470
3 BR
$3,230
4 BR+
$3,580
Research median
$2,470/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
$32,412/yr
At $2,701/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMonmouth County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07726 (Manalapan Township, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,764
Median income
$149,197
Median age
44.8
Renters
11.1%
Age distribution
23.4%
14.1%
28%
15.5%
19.1%
Under 1823.4%
18–3414.1%
35–5428%
55–6415.5%
65+19.1%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
79.3%
White79.3%
Black2.9%
Hispanic10%
Asian8.1%
Education (25+)
18%
21.7%
56.2%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma18%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+56.2%
Housing tenure
88.9%
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07726 in Manalapan Township, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$135,953 → $149,197
up 9.7%
Population
44,954 → 44,764
down 0.4%
Renter share
13.8% → 11.1%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
53.7% → 56.2%
+2.5 pts
Median age
44.1 → 44.8
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $135,953 in 2021 to $149,197 more recently. Renters now make up 11.1% of households, compared with 13.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 56.2% of adults here, versus 53.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07726 covers Manalapan Township, NJ. The median rent here is $2,701/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($149,197/yr), ZIP 07726 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07726?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07726 (Manalapan Township, NJ) is $2,701. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07726 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07726's median rent of $2,701/mo is $736 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07726 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07726 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #79 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,701/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07726?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,701/mo in ZIP 07726. The local median household income is $149,197/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07726?

Rent in ZIP 07726 has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07726 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07726 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,701/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($149,197/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07726 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07726 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.1% of ZIP 07726 households are renters, while 88.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07726 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07726 compare to the rest of Manalapan Township?

ZIP 07726 is pricier than Manalapan Township as a whole. At $2,701/mo, it's $4 above the Manalapan Township citywide median of $2,697/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07726 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07726 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,701/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 07726's median household income ($149,197/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07726 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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