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ZIP 08817

Part of Edison, NJ
Pop. 49,020·Middlesex County·86th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,669/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+6.9%
vs US Median
+$704
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ZIP 08817 · $2,669
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,070
4 BR+
$3,390
Research median
$2,560/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
$32,028/yr
At $2,669/mo median
Location
CityEdison
StateNJ
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +6.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08817 (Edison, NJ) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 50.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,020
Median income
$110,808
Median age
38.5
Renters
46.2%
Age distribution
22.7%
20.9%
29.9%
14.9%
Under 1822.7%
18–3420.9%
35–5429.9%
55–6411.6%
65+14.9%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
30.7%
15%
41.7%
White30.7%
Black10.2%
Hispanic15%
Asian41.7%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
20.9%
19.4%
50.6%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma20.9%
Some college19.4%
Bachelor's+50.6%
Housing tenure
53.8%
46.2%
Owner53.8%
Renter46.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08817 in Edison, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,184 → $110,808
up 12.9%
Population
47,590 → 49,020
up 3.0%
Renter share
44.4% → 46.2%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
47.2% → 50.6%
+3.4 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38.5
+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $110,808 today, compared with $98,184 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 47,590 to 49,020 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. About 46.2% of households rent today, against 44.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 47.2% to 50.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08817 covers Edison, NJ. The median rent here is $2,669/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($110,808/yr), ZIP 08817 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08817?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08817 (Edison, NJ) is $2,669. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08817 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08817's median rent of $2,669/mo is $704 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08817 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08817 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #86 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,669/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08817?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,669/mo in ZIP 08817. The local median household income is $110,808/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08817?

Rent in ZIP 08817 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08817 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08817 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,669/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($110,808/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08817 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08817 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.2% of ZIP 08817 households are renters, while 53.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08817 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08817 compare to the rest of Edison?

ZIP 08817 is more affordable than Edison overall. At $2,669/mo, it's $220 below the Edison citywide median of $2,889/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08817 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08817 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,669/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 08817's median household income ($110,808/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08817 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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