| ZIP Code | 07922 |
|---|---|
| City | Berkeley Heights |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Union County |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Elevation | 468 ft |
| Latitude | 40.67659 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.427022 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.2 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 2.2% ▼ 78% below avg |
| College Grads | 76.9% ▲ 98% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,094 (13.6%) |
| Some College | 267 (3.3%) |
| Associates | 476 (5.9%) |
| Bachelors | 336 (4.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,830 (72.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $179,006 ▲ 135% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $697,000 ▲ 150% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,986/mo ↓ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,474 |
| Vacant Units | 183 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,474 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 183 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 07922 is located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, within Union County. With a population of 11,971, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.2 years. Economically, 07922 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $179,006 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07922 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $697,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,986 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 07922 is majority White (68.55%). Residents are highly educated — 76.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.2%.
The unemployment rate in 07922 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 07922 in Berkeley Heights, NJ is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,971 residents, a median household income of $179,006, and a median home value of $697,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.