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ZIP 07856

Pop. 4,774·Morris County·91st most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,654/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$689
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 07856 · $2,654
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,380
1 BR
$2,690
2 BR
$3,250
3 BR
$4,070
4 BR+
$4,620
Research median
$3,250/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
$31,848/yr
At $2,654/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMorris County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07856 (Mount Arlington, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,774
Median income
$92,466
Median age
50.4
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
13.5%
21.3%
20.1%
17.3%
27.8%
Under 1813.5%
18–3421.3%
35–5420.1%
55–6417.3%
65+27.8%
Gender
44.2%
55.8%
Male44.2%
Female55.8%
Race & ethnicity
78%
White78%
Black6.9%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian3.8%
Education (25+)
21%
28.7%
48%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma21%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+48%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07856 in Mount Arlington, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,107 → $92,466
up 16.9%
Population
4,033 → 4,774
up 18.4%
Renter share
33.5% → 27.5%
-6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
39.7% → 48%
+8.3 pts
Median age
45.7 → 50.4
+4.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $79,107 in 2021 to $92,466 more recently. The population has grown by 18.4% since 2021, moving from about 4,033 residents to roughly 4,774. Renters now make up 27.5% of households, compared with 33.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 48% of adults here, versus 39.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07856 covers Mount Arlington, NJ. The median rent here is $2,654/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,250/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($92,466/yr), ZIP 07856 ranks as moderate 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 07856?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07856 (Mount Arlington, NJ) is $2,654. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07856 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07856's median rent of $2,654/mo is $689 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07856 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07856 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #91 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,654/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07856?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,654/mo in ZIP 07856. The local median household income is $92,466/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07856?

Rent in ZIP 07856 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 07856 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07856 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,654/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($92,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07856 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07856 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 07856 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07856 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07856 compare to the rest of Mount Arlington?

ZIP 07856 sits right at the Mount Arlington citywide median of $2,654/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07856 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07856 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,654/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 07856's median household income ($92,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07856 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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