ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 07921

Part of Bedminster, NJ

Pop. 7,700·Somerset County·64th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,817/mo

Year-over-Year

-1.3%

Month-over-Month

-3.0%

vs US Median

+$885

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 07921 · $2,817

More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,180

1 BR

$2,390

2 BR

$3,000

3 BR

$3,600

4 BR+

$3,980

Research median

$3,000/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 07921 changed -1.3% 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 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($123,104) is $3,078 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,000); a 3-bedroom is $3,600.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 08876, 5 miles away, rents for 17% less ($2,339/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 07921. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$33,804/yr

At $2,817/mo median

Location

CityBedminster

StateNJ

CountySomerset County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 1.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07921 (Bedminster, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 63.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

7,700

Median income

$123,104

Median age

49.2

Renters

21%

Age distribution

13.7%

20.1%

23.6%

17.2%

25.4%

Under 1813.7%

18–3420.1%

35–5423.6%

55–6417.2%

65+25.4%

Gender

46.6%

53.4%

Male46.6%

Female53.4%

Race & ethnicity

72.4%

White72.4%

Black2.8%

Hispanic10.8%

Asian10.8%

Other3.4%

Education (25+)

12.9%

21%

63.1%

No HS diploma3%

HS diploma12.9%

Some college21%

Bachelor's+63.1%

Housing tenure

79%

21%

Owner79%

Renter21%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07921 in Bedminster, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income

$118,382 → $123,104

up 4.0%

Population

7,596 → 7,700

up 1.4%

Renter share

20.4% → 21%

+0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

64.7% → 63.1%

-1.6 pts

Median age

48.1 → 49.2

+1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $118,382 to $123,104 across the same window, up 4.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 07921 in Bedminster, NJ adding about 104 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 07921 covers Bedminster, NJ. The median rent here is $2,817/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,000/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($123,104/yr), ZIP 07921 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07921?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (about $54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,817/mo in ZIP 07921. The local median household income is $123,104/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07921?

Rent in ZIP 07921 has fallen 1.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 07921 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07921 is one of the pricier among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #64 of 209 at $2,817/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 07921 changed -1.3%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.