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ZIP 08638

Part of Ewing, NJ
Pop. 22,816·Mercer County·183rd most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$1,992/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
+$27
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 08638 · $1,992
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,660
Research median
$1,940/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,904/yr
At $1,992/mo median
Location
CityEwing
StateNJ
CountyMercer County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 12.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-12.7% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08638 (Ewing, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,816
Median income
$66,875
Median age
35.9
Renters
42%
Age distribution
20.6%
27.9%
26.5%
14.7%
Under 1820.6%
18–3427.9%
35–5426.5%
55–6410.3%
65+14.7%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
31.4%
43.9%
20.5%
White31.4%
Black43.9%
Hispanic20.5%
Asian1.9%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
29.3%
26.6%
32.3%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
58%
42%
Owner58%
Renter42%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08638 in Ewing, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,185 → $66,875
up 11.1%
Population
23,960 → 22,816
down 4.8%
Renter share
42% → 42%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 32.3%
+4.3 pts
Median age
38 → 35.9
-2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 08638 in Ewing, NJ now reports about $66,875, up from $60,185 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 08638 in Ewing, NJ losing about 1,144 residents over the five-year window, down 4.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28% to 32.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08638 covers Ewing, NJ. The median rent here is $1,992/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($66,875/yr), ZIP 08638 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08638?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08638 (Ewing, NJ) is $1,992. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08638 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08638's median rent of $1,992/mo is $27 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08638 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08638 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #183 out of 212 ZIPs at $1,992/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08638?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,992/mo in ZIP 08638. The local median household income is $66,875/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08638?

Rent in ZIP 08638 has decreased 12.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 08638 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08638 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,992/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($66,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08638 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08638 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42% of ZIP 08638 households are renters, while 58% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08638 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08638 compare to the rest of Ewing?

ZIP 08638 is more affordable than Ewing overall. At $1,992/mo, it's $150 below the Ewing citywide median of $2,142/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08638 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08638 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,992/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 08638's median household income ($66,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08638 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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