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Cranford, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07016

Union County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,625
1,811/sq mi
$155,972
Median income
$660,100
Median home value
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cranford pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,811
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07016 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07016 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cranford, Union County, New Jersey, with 22,625 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 1,811 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07016 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,972 (28% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $80,695. Poverty here runs at 2.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $660,100 (28% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,199 monthly, and 77.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07016

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cranford, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07016.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07016?

43.4

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 2.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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

How ZIP 07016 ranks nationally

Cranford, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$155,972 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.2%

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

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$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

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ZIP 07016 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07016 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07016 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Union County

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Pop: 53,053
07060 standard
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Pop: 44,998
07036 standard
Linden, NJ
Pop: 41,970
07202 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 40,849
07208 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 31,219
07090 standard
Westfield, NJ
Pop: 30,338

Related Areas

Union County Cranford, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07016 in? ▼
ZIP code 07016 (Cranford) is located in Union County, New Jersey. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07016? ▼
ZIP code 07016 in Cranford, NJ has a population of 22,625 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07016? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07016 is $155,972, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07016? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07016 is $660,100, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07016? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07016 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07016? ▼
ZIP code 07016 has 767 business establishments employing approximately 12,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07016? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07016 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (129), Health care and social assistance (103), Other services (except public administration) (80). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07016? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07016 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07016? ▼
In ZIP code 07016, 82.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07016? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07016 is 34.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07016? ▼
In ZIP code 07016, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07016? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07016 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.