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ZIP 07860

Part of Newton, NJ
Pop. 26,047·Sussex County·186th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,986/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.7%
vs US Median
+$24
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 07860 · $1,986
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,470
4 BR+
$2,810
Research median
$1,970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,832/yr
At $1,986/mo median
Location
CityNewton
StateNJ
CountySussex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07860 (Newton, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,047
Median income
$110,045
Median age
47
Renters
19.6%
Age distribution
18.8%
17.2%
25.2%
16%
22.8%
Under 1818.8%
18–3417.2%
35–5425.2%
55–6416%
65+22.8%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
84.8%
White84.8%
Black3.3%
Hispanic7%
Asian1.7%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
28.1%
28.2%
38.8%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+38.8%
Housing tenure
80.4%
19.6%
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07860 in Newton, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,237 → $110,045
up 12.0%
Population
26,151 → 26,047
down 0.4%
Renter share
20.7% → 19.6%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
39.1% → 38.8%
-0.3 pts
Median age
47.9 → 47
-0.9 yrs

Median household income grew from $98,237 to $110,045 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.0% shift.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 07860 covers Newton, NJ. The median rent here is $1,986/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($110,045/yr), ZIP 07860 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07860?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07860 (Newton, NJ) is $1,986. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07860 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07860's median rent of $1,986/mo is $24 (1%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 07860 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07860 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #186 out of 210 ZIPs at $1,986/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07860?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,986/mo in ZIP 07860. The local median household income is $110,045/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07860?

Rent in ZIP 07860 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 07860 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07860 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,986/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($110,045/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07860 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07860 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.6% of ZIP 07860 households are renters, while 80.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07860 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07860 compare to the rest of Newton?

ZIP 07860 sits right at the Newton citywide median of $1,986/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07860 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07860 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,986/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 07860's median household income ($110,045/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07860 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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