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ZIP 08901

Pop. 57,263·Middlesex County·71st most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,726/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
+$761
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ZIP 08901 · $2,726
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,380
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,160
Research median
$2,380/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
$32,712/yr
At $2,726/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMiddlesex County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08901 (New Brunswick, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,263
Median income
$65,810
Median age
24.4
Renters
78.6%
Age distribution
21.2%
44.4%
21.2%
Under 1821.2%
18–3444.4%
35–5421.2%
55–646.8%
65+6.3%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
30.3%
53.9%
White30.3%
Black12.4%
Hispanic53.9%
Asian8.1%
Education (25+)
32.7%
29.2%
14.6%
23.5%
No HS diploma32.7%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college14.6%
Bachelor's+23.5%
Housing tenure
21.4%
78.6%
Owner21.4%
Renter78.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08901 in New Brunswick, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,885 → $2,726
up 44.6%
Income
$49,338 → $65,810
up 33.4%
Population
57,257 → 57,263
up 0.0%
Renter share
80.2% → 78.6%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
24.6% → 23.5%
-1.1 pts
Median age
23.2 → 24.4
+1.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 08901 in New Brunswick, NJ paid around $1,885 a month. That figure now sits near $2,726, up 44.6% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $49,338 to $65,810 across the same window, up 33.4% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 80.2% to 78.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 08901 in New Brunswick, NJ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08901 covers New Brunswick, NJ. The median rent here is $2,726/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo.

At 50% of local median household income ($65,810/yr), ZIP 08901 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08901 (New Brunswick, NJ) is $2,726. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08901's median rent of $2,726/mo is $761 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08901 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08901 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #71 out of 212 ZIPs tracked at $2,726/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,726/mo in ZIP 08901. The local median household income is $65,810/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08901?

Rent in ZIP 08901 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08901 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,726/mo, rent takes approximately 50% of the local median household income ($65,810/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08901 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 08901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 78.6% of ZIP 08901 households are renters, while 21.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 08901 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 08901 compare to the rest of New Brunswick?

ZIP 08901 sits right at the New Brunswick citywide median of $2,726/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
50%
STRETCHED

At $2,726/mo, rent takes ~50% of ZIP 08901's median household income ($65,810/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08901 50%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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