ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08505

Part of Bordentown Township, NJ

Pop. 19,142·Burlington County·128th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,379/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

+$447

Reported rents

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ZIP 08505 · $2,379

More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,510

1 BR

$1,650

2 BR

$1,960

3 BR

$2,350

4 BR+

$2,620

Research median

$1,960/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 08505 changed +3.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($112,845) is $2,821 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,620).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 08611, 6 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,955/mo), about $5,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 08505. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$28,548/yr

At $2,379/mo median

Location

CityBordentown Township

StateNJ

CountyBurlington County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08505 (Bordentown Township, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,142

Median income

$112,845

Median age

40.5

Renters

30.9%

Age distribution

22.1%

20.9%

28.4%

12.9%

15.6%

Under 1822.1%

18–3420.9%

35–5428.4%

55–6412.9%

65+15.6%

Gender

47.7%

52.3%

Male47.7%

Female52.3%

Race & ethnicity

70.2%

12.2%

White70.2%

Black10.4%

Hispanic12.2%

Asian6.6%

Other0.5%

Education (25+)

27.9%

26%

41.4%

No HS diploma4.6%

HS diploma27.9%

Some college26%

Bachelor's+41.4%

Housing tenure

69.1%

30.9%

Owner69.1%

Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08505 in Bordentown Township, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income

$98,479 → $112,845

up 14.6%

Population

17,549 → 19,142

up 9.1%

Renter share

28.4% → 30.9%

+2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

41.6% → 41.4%

-0.2 pts

Median age

41.6 → 40.5

-1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 08505 in Bordentown Township, NJ now reports about $112,845, up from $98,479 in 2021. The population has grown by 9.1% since 2021, moving from about 17,549 residents to roughly 19,142. Renters now make up 30.9% of households, compared with 28.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 08505 covers Bordentown Township, NJ. The median rent here is $2,379/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($112,845/yr), ZIP 08505 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08505?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,379/mo in ZIP 08505. The local median household income is $112,845/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08505?

Rent in ZIP 08505 has risen 3.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 08505 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08505 is in the middle among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #128 of 209 at $2,379/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 08505 changed +3.6%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.