BAH Rates for Jb Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nj (2026)
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing for the Jb Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nj military housing area (NJ204), for every pay grade with and without dependents.
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About the BAH Rates for Jb Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nj (2026)
This page lists the official 2026 BAH rates for Jb Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nj (military housing area NJ204). BAH is paid to service members who are not in government housing and is based on duty station, pay grade and dependent status. It is tax-free. In 2026 an E-5 with dependents receives $2,823 a month here, $2,421 without dependents, which ranks number 67 of 338 military housing areas for E-5 with dependents (the national average is about $2,225). An O-3 with dependents receives $3,552 and an O-4 with dependents $3,882.
How to use it
- Choose your pay grade and whether you have dependents.
- Press Show my BAH to see your monthly and yearly allowance for this area.
- Use the table below to compare every grade, or the BAH calculator for another ZIP code.
2026 BAH rates for Jb Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nj by pay grade
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,715 | $2,085 |
| E-2 | $2,715 | $2,085 |
| E-3 | $2,715 | $2,085 |
| E-4 | $2,715 | $2,085 |
| E-5 | $2,823 | $2,421 |
| E-6 | $3,444 | $2,610 |
| E-7 | $3,486 | $2,715 |
| E-8 | $3,525 | $2,952 |
| E-9 | $3,642 | $3,135 |
| W-1 | $3,465 | $2,691 |
| W-2 | $3,501 | $2,949 |
| W-3 | $3,555 | $3,159 |
| W-4 | $3,678 | $3,450 |
| W-5 | $3,831 | $3,492 |
| O-1E | $3,489 | $2,820 |
| O-2E | $3,543 | $3,096 |
| O-3E | $3,702 | $3,438 |
| O-1 | $2,904 | $2,604 |
| O-2 | $3,438 | $2,793 |
| O-3 | $3,552 | $3,219 |
| O-4 | $3,882 | $3,477 |
| O-5 | $4,122 | $3,495 |
| O-6 | $4,155 | $3,531 |
| O-7+ | $4,188 | $3,594 |
Quick comparison
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $2,715 | $2,085 |
| E-6 | $3,444 | $2,610 |
| E-7 | $3,486 | $2,715 |
| O-1 | $2,904 | $2,604 |
| O-3 | $3,552 | $3,219 |
Things to know
- BAH is set by the duty station ZIP code, so it applies to every ZIP code mapped to NJ204.
- Rates are tax-free and meant to cover rent and utilities.
- O-7 and above share one rate.
- Your own rate is protected if the area rate drops while you stay in the same grade and location.
- Use the military pay calculator to add BAH to your basic pay and BAS.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BAH for an E-5 in Jb Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nj?
In 2026 an E-5 receives $2,823 a month with dependents and $2,421 without dependents in the Jb Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nj area.
What is the BAH for an O-3 in Jb Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nj?
An O-3 receives $3,552 with dependents and $3,219 without dependents in 2026.
How much BAH does an E-6 get in Jb Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nj?
An E-6 with dependents receives $3,444 a month in 2026.
Is BAH taxable?
No. BAH is not subject to federal income tax.
Which ZIP codes use the NJ204 rate?
All ZIP codes assigned to the Jb Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nj military housing area. Enter your ZIP code in the BAH calculator to confirm.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Official 2026 DoD BAH rates. Your finance office determines your actual entitlement.