ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 07882

Part of Washington, NJ

Pop. 15,115·Warren County·179th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,008/mo

Year-over-Year

+21.6%

Month-over-Month

+5.5%

vs US Median

+$76

Reported rents

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ZIP 07882 · $2,008

More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,500

1 BR

$1,560

2 BR

$1,960

3 BR

$2,380

4 BR+

$2,770

Research median

$1,960/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 07882 changed +21.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($107,567) is $2,689 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,380); a 4-bedroom is $2,770.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 07882. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,096/yr

At $2,008/mo median

Location

CityWashington

StateNJ

CountyWarren County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 21.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+21.6% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07882 (Washington, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,115

Median income

$107,567

Median age

Renters

25.5%

Age distribution

21.7%

18.1%

26.4%

15.3%

18.4%

Under 1821.7%

18–3418.1%

35–5426.4%

55–6415.3%

65+18.4%

Gender

50.8%

49.2%

Male50.8%

Female49.2%

Race & ethnicity

74.8%

13.1%

White74.8%

Black5.1%

Hispanic13.1%

Asian4.7%

Other2.3%

Education (25+)

32.8%

26.8%

34%

No HS diploma6.4%

HS diploma32.8%

Some college26.8%

Bachelor's+34%

Housing tenure

74.5%

25.5%

Owner74.5%

Renter25.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07882 in Washington, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income

$82,616 → $107,567

up 30.2%

Population

14,521 → 15,115

up 4.1%

Renter share

31.3% → 25.5%

-5.8 pts

Bachelor's+

27.9% → 34%

+6.1 pts

Median age

43.7 → 43

-0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $82,616 to $107,567 across the same window, up 30.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,521 to 15,115 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.1% change. About 25.5% of households rent today, against 31.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.9% to 34%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 07882 covers Washington, NJ. The median rent here is $2,008/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($107,567/yr), ZIP 07882 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07882?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,008/mo in ZIP 07882. The local median household income is $107,567/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07882?

Rent in ZIP 07882 has risen 21.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 07882 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07882 is one of the more affordable among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #179 of 209 at $2,008/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 07882 changed +21.6%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.