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ZIP 07922

Pop. 12,195·Union County·25th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,360/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
+$1,395
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 07922 · $3,360
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,150
1 BR
$2,400
2 BR
$2,950
3 BR
$3,640
4 BR+
$4,140
Research median
$2,950/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$40,320/yr
At $3,360/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyUnion County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07922 (Berkeley Heights, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,195
Median income
$202,944
Median age
47.2
Renters
7.3%
Age distribution
21.3%
12.8%
29.6%
15.4%
20.8%
Under 1821.3%
18–3412.8%
35–5429.6%
55–6415.4%
65+20.8%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
69.8%
20%
White69.8%
Black2.6%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian20%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
13%
75%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma13%
Some college10.3%
Bachelor's+75%
Housing tenure
92.7%
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07922 in Berkeley Heights, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$171,875 → $202,944
up 18.1%
Population
12,059 → 12,195
up 1.1%
Renter share
3.7% → 7.3%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
71.8% → 75%
+3.2 pts
Median age
46.3 → 47.2
+0.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $171,875 to $202,944 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.1% shift. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 12,059 residents to roughly 12,195. Renters now make up 7.3% of households, compared with 3.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 75% of adults here, versus 71.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 07922 covers Berkeley Heights, NJ. The median rent here is $3,360/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,950/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($202,944/yr), ZIP 07922 ranks as affordable 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 07922?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07922 (Berkeley Heights, NJ) is $3,360. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07922 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07922's median rent of $3,360/mo is $1,395 (71%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07922 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07922 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #25 out of 213 ZIPs tracked at $3,360/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07922?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $134,000/year (~$64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,360/mo in ZIP 07922. The local median household income is $202,944/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07922?

Rent in ZIP 07922 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 07922 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07922 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,360/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($202,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07922 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07922 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.3% of ZIP 07922 households are renters, while 92.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07922 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07922 compare to the rest of Berkeley Heights?

ZIP 07922 is pricier than Berkeley Heights as a whole. At $3,360/mo, it's $6 above the Berkeley Heights citywide median of $3,354/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07922 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07922 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,360/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 07922's median household income ($202,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07922 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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