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ZIP 08852

Pop. 18,062·Middlesex County·111th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,554/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
+$589
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ZIP 08852 · $2,554
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,870
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,570
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,410
Research median
$2,570/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
$30,648/yr
At $2,554/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08852 (Monmouth Junction, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,062
Median income
$133,209
Median age
39
Renters
34.5%
Age distribution
23.1%
20%
32.4%
13.4%
Under 1823.1%
18–3420%
35–5432.4%
55–6411.1%
65+13.4%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
27.6%
55.3%
White27.6%
Black6.4%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian55.3%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
13.4%
13.2%
67.4%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma13.4%
Some college13.2%
Bachelor's+67.4%
Housing tenure
65.5%
34.5%
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08852 in Monmouth Junction, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,462 → $133,209
up 21.7%
Population
18,480 → 18,062
down 2.3%
Renter share
32% → 34.5%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
70% → 67.4%
-2.6 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $109,462 in 2021 to $133,209 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 08852 in Monmouth Junction, NJ losing about 418 residents over the five-year window, down 2.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 32% to 34.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 70% to 67.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08852 covers Monmouth Junction, NJ. The median rent here is $2,554/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,570/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($133,209/yr), ZIP 08852 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08852?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08852 (Monmouth Junction, NJ) is $2,554. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08852 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08852's median rent of $2,554/mo is $589 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08852 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08852 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #111 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,554/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08852?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,554/mo in ZIP 08852. The local median household income is $133,209/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08852?

Rent in ZIP 08852 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08852 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08852 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,554/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($133,209/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08852 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08852 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.5% of ZIP 08852 households are renters, while 65.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08852 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08852 compare to the rest of Monmouth Junction?

ZIP 08852 is more affordable than Monmouth Junction overall. At $2,554/mo, it's $58 below the Monmouth Junction citywide median of $2,612/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08852 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08852 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,554/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 08852's median household income ($133,209/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08852 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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