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ZIP 08028

Pop. 25,098·Gloucester County·101st most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,597/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
+$632
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ZIP 08028 · $2,597
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,740
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,480
4 BR+
$2,770
Research median
$2,070/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,164/yr
At $2,597/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyGloucester County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.4% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08028 (Glassboro, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,098
Median income
$89,130
Median age
28.7
Renters
39%
Age distribution
12.3%
42.7%
18.9%
12.6%
13.5%
Under 1812.3%
18–3442.7%
35–5418.9%
55–6412.6%
65+13.5%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
63.8%
17.7%
White63.8%
Black17.7%
Hispanic12%
Asian7.2%
Education (25+)
25%
24.2%
41.3%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma25%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+41.3%
Housing tenure
61%
39%
Owner61%
Renter39%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08028 in Glassboro, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,701 → $89,130
up 22.6%
Population
21,809 → 25,098
up 15.1%
Renter share
35.9% → 39%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
39% → 41.3%
+2.3 pts
Median age
30.5 → 28.7
-1.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $89,130 today, compared with $72,701 five years earlier. The population has grown by 15.1% since 2021, moving from about 21,809 residents to roughly 25,098. Renters now make up 39% of households, compared with 35.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 41.3% of adults here, versus 39% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08028 covers Glassboro, NJ. The median rent here is $2,597/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($89,130/yr), ZIP 08028 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08028?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08028 (Glassboro, NJ) is $2,597. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08028 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08028's median rent of $2,597/mo is $632 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08028 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08028 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #101 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,597/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08028?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,597/mo in ZIP 08028. The local median household income is $89,130/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08028?

Rent in ZIP 08028 has decreased 5.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 08028 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08028 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,597/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($89,130/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08028 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08028 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39% of ZIP 08028 households are renters, while 61% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08028 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08028 compare to the rest of Glassboro?

ZIP 08028 is more affordable than Glassboro overall. At $2,597/mo, it's $6 below the Glassboro citywide median of $2,603/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08028 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08028 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,597/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 08028's median household income ($89,130/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08028 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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