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ZIP 08857

Pop. 40,891·Middlesex County·37th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$3,094/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$1,129
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 08857 · $3,094
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,180
3 BR
$2,610
4 BR+
$2,890
Research median
$2,180/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
$37,128/yr
At $3,094/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMiddlesex County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08857 (Old Bridge, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,891
Median income
$109,312
Median age
42.3
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
18.1%
23.1%
24.2%
16.6%
18%
Under 1818.1%
18–3423.1%
35–5424.2%
55–6416.6%
65+18%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
65.9%
15.6%
14.1%
White65.9%
Black6.6%
Hispanic15.6%
Asian14.1%
Education (25+)
29.3%
25.8%
38.8%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+38.8%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08857 in Old Bridge, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,968 → $109,312
up 13.9%
Population
40,725 → 40,891
up 0.4%
Renter share
33.9% → 32.9%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
38.7% → 38.8%
+0.1 pts
Median age
43.1 → 42.3
-0.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $109,312 today, compared with $95,968 five years earlier.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08857 covers Old Bridge, NJ. The median rent here is $3,094/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($109,312/yr), ZIP 08857 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08857?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08857 (Old Bridge, NJ) is $3,094. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08857 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08857's median rent of $3,094/mo is $1,129 (57%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08857 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08857 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #37 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $3,094/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08857?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,094/mo in ZIP 08857. The local median household income is $109,312/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08857?

Rent in ZIP 08857 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 08857 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08857 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,094/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($109,312/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08857 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08857 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of ZIP 08857 households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08857 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08857 compare to the rest of Old Bridge?

ZIP 08857 is more affordable than Old Bridge overall. At $3,094/mo, it's $6 below the Old Bridge citywide median of $3,100/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08857 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08857 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $3,094/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 08857's median household income ($109,312/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08857 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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