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ZIP 08830

Part of Iselin, NJ
Pop. 19,551·Middlesex County·58th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,905/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
+$940
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ZIP 08830 · $2,905
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,200
2 BR
$2,770
3 BR
$3,320
4 BR+
$3,670
Research median
$2,770/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,860/yr
At $2,905/mo median
Location
CityIselin
StateNJ
CountyMiddlesex County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.6% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08830 (Iselin, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,551
Median income
$109,500
Median age
38.5
Renters
34.7%
Age distribution
20.8%
23.4%
26.1%
13.5%
16.1%
Under 1820.8%
18–3423.4%
35–5426.1%
55–6413.5%
65+16.1%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
25.4%
14.8%
48.5%
White25.4%
Black10.8%
Hispanic14.8%
Asian48.5%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
19%
17.6%
53.7%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma19%
Some college17.6%
Bachelor's+53.7%
Housing tenure
65.3%
34.7%
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08830 in Iselin, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,179 → $109,500
up 6.1%
Population
17,684 → 19,551
up 10.6%
Renter share
29% → 34.7%
+5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
52.8% → 53.7%
+0.9 pts
Median age
42.8 → 38.5
-4.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 08830 in Iselin, NJ now reports about $109,500, up from $103,179 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 17,684 to 19,551 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.6% change. About 34.7% of households rent today, against 29% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08830 covers Iselin, NJ. The median rent here is $2,905/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,770/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($109,500/yr), ZIP 08830 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08830?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08830 (Iselin, NJ) is $2,905. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08830 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08830's median rent of $2,905/mo is $940 (48%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08830 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08830 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #58 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $2,905/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08830?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,905/mo in ZIP 08830. The local median household income is $109,500/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08830?

Rent in ZIP 08830 has increased 17.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08830 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08830 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,905/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($109,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08830 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08830 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.7% of ZIP 08830 households are renters, while 65.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08830 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08830 compare to the rest of Iselin?

ZIP 08830 sits right at the Iselin citywide median of $2,905/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08830 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08830 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,905/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 08830's median household income ($109,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08830 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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