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ZIP 08234

Pop. 47,339·Atlantic County·147th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,325/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+14.0%
vs US Median
+$360
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 08234 · $2,325
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,830
4 BR+
$3,110
Research median
$2,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$27,900/yr
At $2,325/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyAtlantic County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +14.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08234 (Egg Harbor Township, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,339
Median income
$98,217
Median age
41.3
Renters
15.3%
Age distribution
23.7%
19.1%
26.2%
15.1%
15.8%
Under 1823.7%
18–3419.1%
35–5426.2%
55–6415.1%
65+15.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
55.4%
18.1%
13.4%
White55.4%
Black8.5%
Hispanic18.1%
Asian13.4%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
32.9%
23.9%
35.1%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+35.1%
Housing tenure
84.7%
15.3%
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08234 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,783 → $98,217
up 13.2%
Population
45,998 → 47,339
up 2.9%
Renter share
15.7% → 15.3%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
34.2% → 35.1%
+0.9 pts
Median age
39.3 → 41.3
+2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $98,217 today, compared with $86,783 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 45,998 to 47,339 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 08234 covers Egg Harbor Township, NJ. The median rent here is $2,325/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($98,217/yr), ZIP 08234 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08234?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08234 (Egg Harbor Township, NJ) is $2,325. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08234 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08234's median rent of $2,325/mo is $360 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08234 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08234 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #147 out of 213 ZIPs at $2,325/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08234?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,325/mo in ZIP 08234. The local median household income is $98,217/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08234?

Rent in ZIP 08234 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 08234 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08234 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,325/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($98,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08234 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08234 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.3% of ZIP 08234 households are renters, while 84.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08234 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08234 compare to the rest of Egg Harbor Township?

ZIP 08234 sits right at the Egg Harbor Township citywide median of $2,325/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08234 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08234 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,325/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 08234's median household income ($98,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08234 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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