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ZIP 07936

Pop. 11,152·Morris County·20th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,487/mo
Year-over-Year
+22.2%
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
+$1,522
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ZIP 07936 · $3,487
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,420
1 BR
$2,740
2 BR
$3,310
3 BR
$4,140
4 BR+
$4,710
Research median
$3,310/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
$41,844/yr
At $3,487/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMorris County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 22.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+22.2% YoY, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07936 (East Hanover Township, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 58.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,152
Median income
$149,583
Median age
45.2
Renters
7.8%
Age distribution
18.1%
18.1%
25.4%
14%
24.3%
Under 1818.1%
18–3418.1%
35–5425.4%
55–6414%
65+24.3%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
72.6%
White72.6%
Black4.2%
Hispanic10.4%
Asian11.9%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
23.4%
14.2%
58.6%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college14.2%
Bachelor's+58.6%
Housing tenure
92.2%
Owner92.2%
Renter7.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07936 in East Hanover Township, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$129,329 → $149,583
up 15.7%
Population
11,128 → 11,152
up 0.2%
Renter share
6.2% → 7.8%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
51.3% → 58.6%
+7.3 pts
Median age
44.1 → 45.2
+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 07936 in East Hanover Township, NJ now reports about $149,583, up from $129,329 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 6.2% to 7.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 51.3% to 58.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07936 covers East Hanover Township, NJ. The median rent here is $3,487/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,310/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($149,583/yr), ZIP 07936 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07936?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07936 (East Hanover Township, NJ) is $3,487. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07936 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07936's median rent of $3,487/mo is $1,522 (77%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07936 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07936 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #20 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $3,487/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07936?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $139,000/year (~$67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,487/mo in ZIP 07936. The local median household income is $149,583/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07936?

Rent in ZIP 07936 has increased 22.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07936 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07936 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,487/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($149,583/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07936 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07936 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.8% of ZIP 07936 households are renters, while 92.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07936 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07936 compare to the rest of East Hanover Township?

ZIP 07936 sits right at the East Hanover Township citywide median of $3,487/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07936 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07936 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,487/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 07936's median household income ($149,583/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07936 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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