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ZIP 08021

Pop. 49,305·Camden County·199th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,868/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.5%
Month-over-Month
+8.5%
vs US Median
-$94
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ZIP 08021 · $1,868
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,870/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
$22,416/yr
At $1,868/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyCamden County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.5% YoY, +8.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08021 (Lindenwold, NJ) is roughly split between renters and owners, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,305
Median income
$68,044
Median age
35.4
Renters
53.3%
Age distribution
23.3%
25.8%
24%
12.6%
14.3%
Under 1823.3%
18–3425.8%
35–5424%
55–6412.6%
65+14.3%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
44.7%
28.1%
21.8%
White44.7%
Black28.1%
Hispanic21.8%
Asian3.5%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
35.8%
28%
25.7%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma35.8%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
46.7%
53.3%
Owner46.7%
Renter53.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08021 in Lindenwold, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,116 → $68,044
up 17.1%
Population
48,202 → 49,305
up 2.3%
Renter share
50.5% → 53.3%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25% → 25.7%
+0.7 pts
Median age
37.4 → 35.4
-2.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $58,116 to $68,044 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 48,202 to 49,305 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 53.3% of households rent today, against 50.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 08021 covers Lindenwold, NJ. The median rent here is $1,868/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($68,044/yr), ZIP 08021 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08021?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08021 (Lindenwold, NJ) is $1,868. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08021's median rent of $1,868/mo is $94 (5%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 08021 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08021 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #199 out of 210 ZIPs at $1,868/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,868/mo in ZIP 08021. The local median household income is $68,044/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08021?

Rent in ZIP 08021 has decreased 3.5% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 08021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08021 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,868/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($68,044/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08021 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.3% of ZIP 08021 households are renters, while 46.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 08021 has a strong rental market.

When was rent data for ZIP 08021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08021 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,868/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 08021's median household income ($68,044/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08021 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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