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ZIP 08628

Part of Ewing, NJ
Pop. 9,831·Mercer County·197th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,858/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.3%
vs US Median
-$107
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 08628 · $1,858
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,340
4 BR+
$2,670
Research median
$1,950/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
$22,296/yr
At $1,858/mo median
Location
CityEwing
StateNJ
CountyMercer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08628 (Ewing, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 59.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,831
Median income
$108,158
Median age
45
Renters
40.5%
Age distribution
14.5%
20.7%
26.6%
15.7%
22.4%
Under 1814.5%
18–3420.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6415.7%
65+22.4%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
62.9%
21.3%
White62.9%
Black21.3%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian6.1%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
18%
19.1%
59.6%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma18%
Some college19.1%
Bachelor's+59.6%
Housing tenure
59.5%
40.5%
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08628 in Ewing, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,579 → $108,158
up 23.5%
Population
9,646 → 9,831
up 1.9%
Renter share
38.5% → 40.5%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
58% → 59.6%
+1.6 pts
Median age
48.1 → 45
-3.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $87,579 to $108,158 across the same window, up 23.5% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 9,646 residents to roughly 9,831. Renters now make up 40.5% of households, compared with 38.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08628 covers Ewing, NJ. The median rent here is $1,858/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($108,158/yr), ZIP 08628 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08628?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08628 (Ewing, NJ) is $1,858. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08628 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08628's median rent of $1,858/mo is $107 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08628 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08628 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #197 out of 212 ZIPs at $1,858/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08628?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,858/mo in ZIP 08628. The local median household income is $108,158/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08628?

Rent in ZIP 08628 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08628 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08628 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,858/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($108,158/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08628 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08628 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.5% of ZIP 08628 households are renters, while 59.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08628 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08628 compare to the rest of Ewing?

ZIP 08628 is more affordable than Ewing overall. At $1,858/mo, it's $284 below the Ewing citywide median of $2,142/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08628 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08628 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,858/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 08628's median household income ($108,158/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08628 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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