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ZIP 08104

Part of Camden, NJ
Pop. 22,148·Camden County·208th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,691/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$274
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 08104 · $1,691
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,900
Research median
$1,420/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
$20,292/yr
At $1,691/mo median
Location
CityCamden
StateNJ
CountyCamden County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08104 (Camden, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,148
Median income
$38,170
Median age
33.2
Renters
69.3%
Age distribution
29.4%
24.7%
23.7%
Under 1829.4%
18–3424.7%
35–5423.7%
55–6411.9%
65+10.3%
Gender
43%
57%
Male43%
Female57%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
38.8%
White3.7%
Black59.2%
Hispanic38.8%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
19.9%
42.6%
28%
No HS diploma19.9%
HS diploma42.6%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+9.5%
Housing tenure
30.7%
69.3%
Owner30.7%
Renter69.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08104 in Camden, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$27,399 → $38,170
up 39.3%
Population
21,530 → 22,148
up 2.9%
Renter share
64.1% → 69.3%
+5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
10% → 9.5%
-0.5 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $27,399 in 2021 to $38,170 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 21,530 to 22,148 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 69.3% of households rent today, against 64.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08104 covers Camden, NJ. The median rent here is $1,691/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($38,170/yr), ZIP 08104 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08104?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08104 (Camden, NJ) is $1,691. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08104 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08104's median rent of $1,691/mo is $274 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08104 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08104 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #208 out of 212 ZIPs at $1,691/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08104?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,691/mo in ZIP 08104. The local median household income is $38,170/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08104?

Rent in ZIP 08104 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08104 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08104 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,691/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($38,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08104 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 08104 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.3% of ZIP 08104 households are renters, while 30.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 08104 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 08104 compare to the rest of Camden?

ZIP 08104 is more affordable than Camden overall. At $1,691/mo, it's $120 below the Camden citywide median of $1,811/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08104 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08104 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,691/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 08104's median household income ($38,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08104 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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