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ZIP 08854

Pop. 61,088·Middlesex County·86th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,669/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$704
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 08854 · $2,669
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,120
2 BR
$2,660
3 BR
$3,190
4 BR+
$3,530
Research median
$2,660/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
StateNJ
CountyMiddlesex County
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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 (+4.9% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08854 (Piscataway, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 48.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,088
Median income
$127,806
Median age
33.4
Renters
36%
Age distribution
16.7%
35.4%
22.6%
13.5%
Under 1816.7%
18–3435.4%
35–5422.6%
55–6411.8%
65+13.5%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
32.3%
20.8%
15.1%
30.7%
White32.3%
Black20.8%
Hispanic15.1%
Asian30.7%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
19.7%
22.2%
48.8%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+48.8%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08854 in Piscataway, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,907 → $2,669
up 40.0%
Income
$112,980 → $127,806
up 13.1%
Population
60,467 → 61,088
up 1.0%
Renter share
34.2% → 36%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
49.5% → 48.8%
-0.7 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 08854 in Piscataway, NJ has shifted from $1,907 to $2,669, up 40.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $112,980 to $127,806 across the same window, up 13.1% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 08854 in Piscataway, NJ adding about 621 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 34.2% to 36%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 08854 in Piscataway, NJ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08854 covers Piscataway, NJ. The median rent here is $2,669/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,660/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($127,806/yr), ZIP 08854 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08854?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08854 (Piscataway, NJ) is $2,669. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08854 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08854's median rent of $2,669/mo is $704 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08854 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08854 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 08854?

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 08854. The local median household income is $127,806/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08854?

Rent in ZIP 08854 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08854 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08854 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,669/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($127,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08854 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08854 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of ZIP 08854 households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08854 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08854 compare to the rest of Piscataway?

ZIP 08854 sits right at the Piscataway citywide median of $2,669/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08854 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08854 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,669/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 08854's median household income ($127,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08854 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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