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ZIP 08859

Part of Parlin, NJ
Pop. 25,448·Middlesex County·65th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,824/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$859
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 08859 · $2,824
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$2,880
Research median
$2,170/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
$33,888/yr
At $2,824/mo median
Location
CityParlin
StateNJ
CountyMiddlesex County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08859 (Parlin, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,448
Median income
$99,882
Median age
39.1
Renters
41.6%
Age distribution
22.9%
22.1%
28.1%
12.7%
14.2%
Under 1822.9%
18–3422.1%
35–5428.1%
55–6412.7%
65+14.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
48.6%
16.7%
19.9%
18.1%
White48.6%
Black16.7%
Hispanic19.9%
Asian18.1%
Education (25+)
32.7%
24%
37.6%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+37.6%
Housing tenure
58.4%
41.6%
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08859 in Parlin, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,881 → $99,882
up 11.1%
Population
24,408 → 25,448
up 4.3%
Renter share
40% → 41.6%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
41.3% → 37.6%
-3.7 pts
Median age
38.6 → 39.1
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 08859 in Parlin, NJ now reports about $99,882, up from $89,881 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 24,408 to 25,448 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% change. About 41.6% of households rent today, against 40% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 41.3% to 37.6%.

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About renting in ZIP 08859

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08859 covers Parlin, NJ. The median rent here is $2,824/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($99,882/yr), ZIP 08859 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08859?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08859 (Parlin, NJ) is $2,824. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08859 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08859's median rent of $2,824/mo is $859 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08859 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08859 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #65 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $2,824/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08859?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,824/mo in ZIP 08859. The local median household income is $99,882/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08859?

Rent in ZIP 08859 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08859 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08859 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,824/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($99,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08859 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 08859 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.6% of ZIP 08859 households are renters, while 58.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08859 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08859 compare to the rest of Parlin?

ZIP 08859 sits right at the Parlin citywide median of $2,824/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08859 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08859 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,824/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 08859's median household income ($99,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08859 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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