ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08527

Part of Jackson, NJ

Pop. 58,991·Ocean County·18th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$3,281/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.2%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$1,349

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 08527 · $3,281

More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,710

1 BR

$1,920

2 BR

$2,370

3 BR

$3,100

4 BR+

$3,430

Research median

$2,370/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 08527 changed +6.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($115,487) is $2,887 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,370); a 3-bedroom is $3,100.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 08701, 9 miles away, rents for 30% less ($2,288/mo), about $11,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 08527. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$39,372/yr

At $3,281/mo median

Location

CityJackson

StateNJ

CountyOcean County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08527 (Jackson, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

58,991

Median income

$115,487

Median age

37.3

Renters

12.9%

Age distribution

26.4%

20.7%

21.5%

13.6%

17.7%

Under 1826.4%

18–3420.7%

35–5421.5%

55–6413.6%

65+17.7%

Gender

50.2%

49.8%

Male50.2%

Female49.8%

Race & ethnicity

78.2%

13.7%

White78.2%

Black4.9%

Hispanic13.7%

Asian2.9%

Education (25+)

31.4%

24.5%

38.7%

No HS diploma5.4%

HS diploma31.4%

Some college24.5%

Bachelor's+38.7%

Housing tenure

87.1%

12.9%

Owner87.1%

Renter12.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08527 in Jackson, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income

$100,885 → $115,487

up 14.5%

Population

57,357 → 58,991

up 2.8%

Renter share

14% → 12.9%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

37% → 38.7%

+1.7 pts

Median age

41 → 37.3

-3.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $100,885 in 2021 to $115,487 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 08527 in Jackson, NJ adding about 1,634 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 08527 covers Jackson, NJ. The median rent here is $3,281/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($115,487/yr), ZIP 08527 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08527?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (about $63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,281/mo in ZIP 08527. The local median household income is $115,487/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08527?

Rent in ZIP 08527 has risen 6.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 08527 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08527 is one of the pricier among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #18 of 209 at $3,281/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 08527 changed +6.2%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.