City

Linden, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  New Jersey

👥45,101Population
💰$89,942Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$385,100Median Home Value▲ 38% above avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.7%Hispanic: 34.8%Black: 26.4%Asian: 3.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White32.7%
Hispanic34.8%
Black26.4%
Asian3.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma1,323 (4.5%)
HS Graduate10,724 (36.1%)
Some College3,125 (10.5%)
Associates3,923 (13.2%)
Bachelors3,242 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree7,381 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College10.5%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.5%Renter: 40.5%Tenure
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,942 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$385,100 ▲ 38% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,622/mo
Total Housing Units16,911
Vacant Units852

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
58%
About Linden, NJ

Linden is a city in New Jersey, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 45,101 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Linden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,942 is above the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Linden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $385,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,622 per month.

The population of Linden is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 34.8%.

Linden, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Linden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07036 45,101 $89,942 $385,100 $1,622 8.4% 35.8% 59.5%