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ZIP 08520

Pop. 29,504·Mercer County·92nd most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,653/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.1%
vs US Median
+$688
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 08520 · $2,653
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,390
4 BR+
$2,720
Research median
$1,990/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,836/yr
At $2,653/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMercer 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, +7.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08520 (Hightstown, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,504
Median income
$118,010
Median age
40.9
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
21.4%
20.4%
29.1%
13.9%
15.2%
Under 1821.4%
18–3420.4%
35–5429.1%
55–6413.9%
65+15.2%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
50.4%
23.8%
20.5%
White50.4%
Black6.7%
Hispanic23.8%
Asian20.5%
Education (25+)
25.1%
19.5%
46.3%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+46.3%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08520 in Hightstown, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$107,241 → $118,010
up 10.0%
Population
29,799 → 29,504
down 1.0%
Renter share
29.2% → 30.1%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
46.3% → 46.3%
+0.0 pts
Median age
39.2 → 40.9
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $107,241 to $118,010 across the same window, up 10.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 08520 in Hightstown, NJ losing about 295 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08520 covers Hightstown, NJ. The median rent here is $2,653/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($118,010/yr), ZIP 08520 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 08520?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08520 (Hightstown, NJ) is $2,653. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08520 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08520's median rent of $2,653/mo is $688 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08520 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08520 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #92 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,653/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08520?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,653/mo in ZIP 08520. The local median household income is $118,010/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08520?

Rent in ZIP 08520 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08520 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08520 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,653/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($118,010/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08520 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08520 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of ZIP 08520 households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08520 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 08520 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08520 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,653/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 08520's median household income ($118,010/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08520 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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