ZIP Code 07016
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Cranford · Union County · New Jersey
- Population
- 22,625
- Median income
- $155,972
- Median home value
- $660,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.2%
- Land area
- 12.5 sq mi
1,811/sq mi
▲ 104% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 137% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.4
New York
ZIP code 07016 in Cranford, New Jersey has a population of 22,625. The median household income is $155,972, which is 104% above the national average. Median home value is $660,100, 137% above the US average. 66.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07016 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.5 square miles in Cranford, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 22,625 residents, producing a population density of 1,811 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07016 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07016 sits at $155,972 (28% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $80,695. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $660,100 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $2,199 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07016 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07016 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07016.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
129 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
64 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07016, Cranford, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,625
Population
12.5
Area (sq mi)
1,811
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07016?
43.4
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
10.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$155,972
Median Household Income
+28% vs state
$80,695
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
9,661
Total Housing Units
9,426
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$660,100
Median Home Value
+28% vs state
$2,199
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.8%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07016 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 200 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 214 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 237 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 259 |
| 2024 | +12.8% | 292 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 767 business establishments in ZIP 07016, employing approximately 12,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $936,132,000.
767
Businesses
12,018
Employees
$936.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 129 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 63 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.1% |
| Information | 13 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07016 vs 07027 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07027 | Garwood, NJ | 4,226 | 1.1 mi |
| 07033 | Kenilworth, NJ | 7,914 | 1.7 mi |
| 07090 | Westfield, NJ | 30,338 | 2.1 mi |
| 07204 | Roselle Park, NJ | 13,297 | 2.0 mi |
| 07066 | Clark, NJ | 14,756 | 2.6 mi |
| 07203 | Roselle, NJ | 21,085 | 2.3 mi |
| 07081 | Springfield, NJ | 15,808 | 3.2 mi |
| 07041 | Millburn, NJ | 6,868 | 4.6 mi |
| 07065 | Rahway, NJ | 27,346 | 3.6 mi |
| 07083 | Union, NJ | 53,053 | 3.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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