Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey (ZIP 08844) is $2,388/month (±$273), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $547,700 (±$17,929), and the median household income is $153,556/year. The unemployment rate in Somerset County, New Jersey was 3.6% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 08844
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $2,388 |
| Median Home Value | $547,700 |
| Median Household Income | $153,556 |
| Total Housing Units | 16,497 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 3,371 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 20% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 714 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.6% |
How does ZIP 08844 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in New Jersey.
Higher rent than 87% of ZIP codes in New Jersey · 68th of 517
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 07310 | $3,501 |
| 1 | ZCTA5 07632 | $3,501 |
| 1 | ZCTA5 07627 | $3,501 |
| … 64 more … | ||
| 68 | ZCTA5 08844(you are here) | $2,388 |
| … 446 more … | ||
| 515 | ZCTA5 07440 | $950 |
| 516 | ZCTA5 07730 | $874 |
| 517 | ZCTA5 07738 | $685 |
Geography
ZIP 08844 is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
It covers part of Hillsborough CDP city, New Jersey.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey (ZIP 08844) is $2,388/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey?
The median home value in ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey (ZIP 08844) is $547,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 08844 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey, 714 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey?
The median household income in ZCTA5 08844, New Jersey is $153,556/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,388 has a margin of error of ±$273. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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