ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 08837

Part of Edison, NJ

Pop. 19,437·Middlesex County·97th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,538/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

+$606

Reported rents

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ZIP 08837 · $2,538

More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,720

1 BR

$1,890

2 BR

$2,370

3 BR

$2,840

4 BR+

$3,140

Research median

$2,370/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

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 08837 changed +4.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($102,605) is $2,565 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,370); a 3-bedroom is $2,840.

Rank in Edison

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Edison.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 10307, 6 miles away, rents for 13% less ($2,214/mo), about $3,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 08837. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$30,456/yr

At $2,538/mo median

Location

CityEdison

StateNJ

CountyMiddlesex County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08837 (Edison, NJ) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,437

Median income

$102,605

Median age

37.3

Renters

50.6%

Age distribution

24.7%

22%

28.4%

14.2%

Under 1824.7%

18–3422%

35–5428.4%

55–6410.7%

65+14.2%

Gender

46.9%

53.1%

Male46.9%

Female53.1%

Race & ethnicity

31.6%

17.7%

40%

White31.6%

Black10.5%

Hispanic17.7%

Asian40%

Education (25+)

19%

22.7%

52%

No HS diploma6.2%

HS diploma19%

Some college22.7%

Bachelor's+52%

Housing tenure

49.4%

50.6%

Owner49.4%

Renter50.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08837 in Edison, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income

$98,468 → $102,605

up 4.2%

Population

19,371 → 19,437

up 0.3%

Renter share

49.9% → 50.6%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

52.3% → 52%

-0.3 pts

Median age

36.2 → 37.3

+1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $98,468 to $102,605 across the same window, up 4.2% versus 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 08837 covers Edison, NJ. The median rent here is $2,538/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($102,605/yr), ZIP 08837 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08837?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,538/mo in ZIP 08837. The local median household income is $102,605/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08837?

Rent in ZIP 08837 has risen 4.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 08837 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08837 is in the middle among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #97 of 209 at $2,538/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 08837 changed +4.6%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.