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ZIP 08807

Pop. 39,560·Somerset County·43rd most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,027/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$1,062
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ZIP 08807 · $3,027
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,970
1 BR
$2,160
2 BR
$2,720
3 BR
$3,260
4 BR+
$3,610
Research median
$2,720/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
$36,324/yr
At $3,027/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountySomerset County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.1% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08807 (Bridgewater Township, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,560
Median income
$168,696
Median age
42.2
Renters
16.8%
Age distribution
21.9%
17.5%
27.5%
14.7%
18.4%
Under 1821.9%
18–3417.5%
35–5427.5%
55–6414.7%
65+18.4%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
55.9%
25.3%
White55.9%
Black3.8%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian25.3%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
18.4%
16.7%
60.8%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college16.7%
Bachelor's+60.8%
Housing tenure
83.2%
16.8%
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08807 in Bridgewater Township, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$138,549 → $168,696
up 21.8%
Population
38,916 → 39,560
up 1.7%
Renter share
17.6% → 16.8%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
58.8% → 60.8%
+2.0 pts
Median age
44.1 → 42.2
-1.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $168,696 today, compared with $138,549 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 38,916 to 39,560 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 58.8% to 60.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08807 covers Bridgewater Township, NJ. The median rent here is $3,027/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,720/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($168,696/yr), ZIP 08807 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08807?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08807 (Bridgewater Township, NJ) is $3,027. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08807 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08807's median rent of $3,027/mo is $1,062 (54%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08807 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08807 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #43 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $3,027/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08807?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,027/mo in ZIP 08807. The local median household income is $168,696/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08807?

Rent in ZIP 08807 has increased 13.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08807 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08807 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,027/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($168,696/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08807 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08807 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.8% of ZIP 08807 households are renters, while 83.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08807 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08807 compare to the rest of Bridgewater Township?

ZIP 08807 sits right at the Bridgewater Township citywide median of $3,027/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08807 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08807 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,027/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 08807's median household income ($168,696/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08807 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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