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ZIP 08902

Pop. 43,932·Middlesex County·93rd most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,645/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$680
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ZIP 08902 · $2,645
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,990
1 BR
$2,180
2 BR
$2,740
3 BR
$3,290
4 BR+
$3,630
Research median
$2,740/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
$31,740/yr
At $2,645/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08902 (North Brunswick, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,932
Median income
$121,071
Median age
37.7
Renters
42.8%
Age distribution
23.2%
22.6%
29.4%
13.1%
Under 1823.2%
18–3422.6%
35–5429.4%
55–6411.6%
65+13.1%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
27.5%
19.8%
29%
22.3%
White27.5%
Black19.8%
Hispanic29%
Asian22.3%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
13.6%
19.7%
22%
44.7%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+44.7%
Housing tenure
57.2%
42.8%
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08902 in North Brunswick, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,488 → $121,071
up 17.0%
Population
42,570 → 43,932
up 3.2%
Renter share
43.1% → 42.8%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
51% → 44.7%
-6.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $103,488 in 2021 to $121,071 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 42,570 to 43,932 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 51% to 44.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 08902 covers North Brunswick, NJ. The median rent here is $2,645/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($121,071/yr), ZIP 08902 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08902?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08902 (North Brunswick, NJ) is $2,645. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08902 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08902's median rent of $2,645/mo is $680 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 08902 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08902 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #93 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,645/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08902?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,645/mo in ZIP 08902. The local median household income is $121,071/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08902?

Rent in ZIP 08902 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 08902 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08902 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,645/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($121,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08902 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08902 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of ZIP 08902 households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 08902 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 08902 compare to the rest of North Brunswick?

ZIP 08902 is more affordable than North Brunswick overall. At $2,645/mo, it's $25 below the North Brunswick citywide median of $2,670/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08902 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08902 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,645/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 08902's median household income ($121,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08902 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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