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ZIP 08201

Part of Absecon, NJ
Pop. 10,412·Atlantic County·189th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,915/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$50
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ZIP 08201 · $1,915
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$3,190
4 BR+
$3,510
Research median
$2,300/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
$22,980/yr
At $1,915/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyAtlantic County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08201 (Absecon, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,412
Median income
$71,321
Median age
37.2
Renters
31.8%
Age distribution
23.3%
22.9%
21.1%
16.4%
16.3%
Under 1823.3%
18–3422.9%
35–5421.1%
55–6416.4%
65+16.3%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
67.7%
12.2%
14.2%
White67.7%
Black12.2%
Hispanic14.2%
Asian5.8%
Education (25+)
30.2%
31.8%
32%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+32%
Housing tenure
68.2%
31.8%
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08201 in Absecon, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,536 → $71,321
up 17.8%
Population
10,220 → 10,412
up 1.9%
Renter share
34.1% → 31.8%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
33.8% → 32%
-1.8 pts
Median age
38.4 → 37.2
-1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $71,321 today, compared with $60,536 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 08201 in Absecon, NJ adding about 192 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 34.1% to 31.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08201 covers Absecon, NJ. The median rent here is $1,915/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($71,321/yr), ZIP 08201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08201 (Absecon, NJ) is $1,915. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08201's median rent of $1,915/mo is $50 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08201 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #189 out of 212 ZIPs at $1,915/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,915/mo in ZIP 08201. The local median household income is $71,321/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08201?

Rent in ZIP 08201 has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08201 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,915/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($71,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.8% of ZIP 08201 households are renters, while 68.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 08201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,915/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 08201's median household income ($71,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08201 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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