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ZIP 08801

Pop. 7,267·Hunterdon County·76th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,768/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$803
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 08801 · $2,768
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,180
1 BR
$2,400
2 BR
$3,010
3 BR
$3,610
4 BR+
$3,990
Research median
$3,010/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$33,216/yr
At $2,768/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyHunterdon County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08801 (Annandale, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 65.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,267
Median income
$149,839
Median age
46
Renters
16.7%
Age distribution
16.7%
21.3%
23.8%
16.5%
21.7%
Under 1816.7%
18–3421.3%
35–5423.8%
55–6416.5%
65+21.7%
Gender
53.2%
46.8%
Male53.2%
Female46.8%
Race & ethnicity
76.1%
White76.1%
Black8.9%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian4.6%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
15%
17.3%
65.1%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma15%
Some college17.3%
Bachelor's+65.1%
Housing tenure
83.3%
16.7%
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08801 in Annandale, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$143,030 → $149,839
up 4.8%
Population
8,296 → 7,267
down 12.4%
Renter share
16% → 16.7%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
58.4% → 65.1%
+6.7 pts
Median age
34.8 → 46
+11.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $143,030 to $149,839 across the same window, up 4.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 8,296 to 7,267 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 58.4% to 65.1%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 08801 covers Annandale, NJ. The median rent here is $2,768/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,010/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($149,839/yr), ZIP 08801 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 08801?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08801 (Annandale, NJ) is $2,768. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08801's median rent of $2,768/mo is $803 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08801 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08801 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #76 out of 213 ZIPs at $2,768/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,768/mo in ZIP 08801. The local median household income is $149,839/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08801?

Rent in ZIP 08801 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 08801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08801 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,768/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($149,839/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.7% of ZIP 08801 households are renters, while 83.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08801 compare to the rest of Annandale?

ZIP 08801 sits right at the Annandale citywide median of $2,768/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08801 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,768/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 08801's median household income ($149,839/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08801 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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