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ZIP 08904

Pop. 15,121·Middlesex County·138th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,393/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$431
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ZIP 08904 · $2,393
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,480
3 BR
$2,970
4 BR+
$3,290
Research median
$2,480/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$28,716/yr
At $2,393/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyMiddlesex County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.5% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 08904 (Highland Park, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 69.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,121
Median income
$104,694
Median age
35.2
Renters
59.7%
Age distribution
18.5%
31.3%
21.6%
18%
Under 1818.5%
18–3431.3%
35–5421.6%
55–6418%
65+10.6%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
57.1%
15.8%
21.3%
White57.1%
Black3.6%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian21.3%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
12.9%
69.8%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma10.7%
Some college12.9%
Bachelor's+69.8%
Housing tenure
40.3%
59.7%
Owner40.3%
Renter59.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 08904 in Highland Park, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,652 → $104,694
up 22.2%
Population
14,947 → 15,121
up 1.2%
Renter share
59% → 59.7%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
71.9% → 69.8%
-2.1 pts
Median age
35.8 → 35.2
-0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 08904 in Highland Park, NJ now reports about $104,694, up from $85,652 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,947 to 15,121 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 71.9% to 69.8%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 08904 covers Highland Park, NJ. The median rent here is $2,393/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,480/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($104,694/yr), ZIP 08904 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 08904?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 08904 (Highland Park, NJ) is $2,393. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 08904 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 08904's median rent of $2,393/mo is $431 (22%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 08904 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 08904 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #138 out of 210 ZIPs at $2,393/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 08904?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,393/mo in ZIP 08904. The local median household income is $104,694/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 08904?

Rent in ZIP 08904 has decreased 0.5% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 08904 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 08904 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,393/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($104,694/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 08904 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 08904 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.7% of ZIP 08904 households are renters, while 40.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 08904 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 08904 compare to the rest of Highland Park?

ZIP 08904 sits right at the Highland Park citywide median of $2,393/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 08904 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 08904 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,393/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 08904's median household income ($104,694/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 08904 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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