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ZIP 08505

Pop. 19,142·Burlington County·127th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,459/mo
Year-over-Year
+26.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$494
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ZIP 08505 · $2,459
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,508/yr
At $2,459/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyBurlington County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 26.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+26.1% YoY, +0.6% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08505 covers Bordentown Township, NJ. The median rent here is $2,459/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($112,845/yr), ZIP 08505 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 26.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08505?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08505 (Bordentown Township, NJ) is $2,459. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08505 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08505's median rent of $2,459/mo is $494 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 08505 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #127 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,459/mo.

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 $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,459/mo in ZIP 08505. The local median household income is $112,845/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08505?

Rent in ZIP 08505 has increased 26.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08505 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08505 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,459/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($112,845/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08505 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08505 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of ZIP 08505 households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08505 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08505 compare to the rest of Bordentown Township?

ZIP 08505 is pricier than Bordentown Township as a whole. At $2,459/mo, it's $11 above the Bordentown Township citywide median of $2,448/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08505 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08505 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,459/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 08505's median household income ($112,845/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08505 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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