Linden, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07036
Union County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,970
- 1,490/sq mi High-density area
- $91,882
- Median income Above-median income area
- $417,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Linden pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,490
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07036 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07036 (Linden, NJ) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 310.2 in 2023 to 331.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07036 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Linden, Union County, New Jersey, with 41,970 residents across 28.2 square miles, a density of 1,490 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,882 (25% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,112. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $417,900 (19% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,668; owner occupancy is 57.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 07036 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 07036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linden, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07036.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
187 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
162 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
147 establishments
- Construction
Construction
131 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
109 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07036, Linden, 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
41,970
Population
28.2
Area (sq mi)
1,490
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07036?
40.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
35.2%
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?
$91,882
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$41,112
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07036 ranks nationally
Linden, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$91,882 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,925housing units
16,925
Total Housing Units
16,239
Occupied Units
686
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$417,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,668
Median Rent
1956
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07036 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.5% | 207 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 231 |
| 2022 | +19.5% | 276 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 310 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 332 |
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 1,290 business establishments in ZIP 07036, employing approximately 18,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,110,595,000.
1,290
Businesses
18,847
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 187 | 14.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 162 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 147 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 131 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 108 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 93 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 83 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.0% |
| Information | 10 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
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 07036 vs 07203 →
ZIP 07036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07036
Linden (07036)
41,970 residents
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
40,849 residents
- 07208
Elizabeth (07208)
31,219 residents
- 07065
Rahway (07065)
27,346 residents
- 10303
Staten Island (10303)
26,337 residents
- 07008
Carteret (07008)
22,844 residents
- 07203
Roselle (07203)
21,085 residents
- 07001 16,305
Avenel (07001)
16,305 residents
- 07204 13,297
Roselle Park (07204)
13,297 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07036 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07064
Port Reading (07064)
$133,854 median income
- 07204
Roselle Park (07204)
$109,679 median income
- 07001
Avenel (07001)
$101,670 median income
- 07008
Carteret (07008)
$97,021 median income
- 07203
Roselle (07203)
$92,762 median income
- 07036
Linden (07036)
$91,882 median income
- 07065
Rahway (07065)
$91,461 median income
- 10303
Staten Island (10303)
$83,947 median income
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
$71,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07036 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07203 | Roselle, NJ | 21,085 | 2.2 mi |
| 07202 | Elizabeth, NJ | 40,849 | 2.2 mi |
| 07008 | Carteret, NJ | 22,844 | 2.9 mi |
| 07065 | Rahway, NJ | 27,346 | 2.5 mi |
| 07208 | Elizabeth, NJ | 31,219 | 3.5 mi |
| 07064 | Port Reading, NJ | 3,723 | 4.0 mi |
| 07204 | Roselle Park, NJ | 13,297 | 3.1 mi |
| 07001 | Avenel, NJ | 16,305 | 3.3 mi |
| 10303 | Staten Island, NY | 26,337 | 3.7 mi |
| 10311 | Staten Island, NY | 0 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07036, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (41,970 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07036 in?
ZIP code 07036 (Linden) 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 07036?
ZIP code 07036 in Linden, NJ has a population of 41,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07036?
The median household income in ZIP 07036 is $91,882, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07036?
The median home value in ZIP 07036 is $417,900, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07036 is White at 35.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07036?
ZIP code 07036 has 1,290 business establishments employing approximately 18,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07036 are: Retail trade (187), Transportation and warehousing (162), Other services (except public administration) (147). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07036?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07036 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 07036?
In ZIP code 07036, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 07036?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07036 is 31.3 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 07036?
In ZIP code 07036, approximately 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07036 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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