| ZIP Code | 07036 |
|---|---|
| City | Linden |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Union County |
| Area Code | 732/908 |
| Elevation | 20 ft |
| Latitude | 40.624711 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.239362 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.8% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.4% ▲ 71% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,323 (4.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,724 (36.1%) |
| Some College | 3,125 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 3,923 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,242 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,381 (24.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,942 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $385,100 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,622/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,911 |
| Vacant Units | 852 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,911 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 852 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 07036 is located in Linden, New Jersey, within Union County. With a population of 45,101, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 07036 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,942 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07036 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $385,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,622 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.5%) and renters (40.5%). Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 07036 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 34.8%. Residents are moderately educated — 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07036 stands at 8.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 07036 in Linden, NJ is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 45,101 residents, a median household income of $89,942, and a median home value of $385,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.