ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08817

Part of Edison, NJ

Pop. 49,020·Middlesex County·88th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,624/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.0%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$692

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 08817 · $2,624

More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 08817 is 0.1% below its high of $2,627 in May 2026, at $2,624 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 08817 changed +1.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($110,808) is $2,770 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,560); a 3-bedroom is $3,070.

Rank in Edison

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Edison.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 07060, 7 miles away, rents for 18% less ($2,150/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 08817. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$31,488/yr

At $2,624/mo median

Location

CityEdison

StateNJ

CountyMiddlesex County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +0.0% 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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,371 → $2,624

up 10.7%

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

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 08817 in Edison, NJ has climbed by $253 per month, settling near $2,624 after starting the period at $2,371. 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%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 08817 covers Edison, NJ. The median rent here is $2,624/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($110,808/yr), ZIP 08817 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $105,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,624/mo in ZIP 08817. The local median household income is $110,808/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08817?

Rent in ZIP 08817 has risen 1.0% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.1% below its high of $2,627 in May 2026.

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

ZIP 08817 is in the middle among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #88 of 209 at $2,624/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 08817 changed +1.0%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.