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Warren, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07059

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

15,311
302/sq mi
$212,479
Median income
$921,500
Median home value
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
302
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07059 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07059 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warren, Somerset County, New Jersey, home to 15,311 residents across 50.7 square miles, a density of 302 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07059 skews affluent, with a median household income of $212,479 (74% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $103,266. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $921,500 for a typical home value (78% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,170 a month; 88.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07059, plus 6 more within Somerset County, give a clearer read than the 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 07059

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warren, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07059.

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 07059, Warren, 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

15,311

Population

50.7

Area (sq mi)

302

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07059?

44.8

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

20.5%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 18.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$212,479

Median Household Income

+74% vs state

$103,266

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07059 ranks nationally

Warren, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$212,479 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 81.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,781

Total Housing Units

5,597

Occupied Units

184

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$921,500

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$2,170

Median Rent

1985

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

+13.6%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07059 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 163
2021 +5.9% 172
2022 +11.2% 191
2023 +8.4% 208
2024 +13.6% 236

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 692 business establishments in ZIP 07059, employing approximately 8,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $951,440,000.

692

Businesses

8,160

Employees

$951.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 142 20.5%
Health care and social assistance 97 14.0%
Finance and insurance 64 9.3%
Construction 61 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 61 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 53 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.1%
Wholesale trade 34 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 4.5%
Retail trade 30 4.3%
Educational services 21 3.0%
Information 19 2.8%
Manufacturing 17 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 07059 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 07059 ranks #2 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 07059 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 07059 ranks #2 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
07946 Millington, NJ 3,144 3.1 mi
08812 Dunellen, NJ 14,296 2.9 mi
07980 Stirling, NJ 2,307 3.4 mi
08846 Middlesex, NJ 13,635 4.1 mi
07939 Lyons, NJ 228 3.2 mi
08836 Martinsville, NJ 3,845 3.3 mi
08805 Bound Brook, NJ 12,254 4.4 mi
07069 Watchung, NJ 6,157 4.0 mi
08880 South Bound Brook, NJ 4,563 5.5 mi
07920 Basking Ridge, NJ 26,747 4.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

08873 standard
Somerset, NJ
Pop: 49,921
08844 standard
Hillsborough, NJ
Pop: 38,367
08807 standard
Bridgewater, NJ
Pop: 37,972
07920 standard
Basking Ridge, NJ
Pop: 26,747
08876 standard
Somerville, NJ
Pop: 22,179
08805 standard
Bound Brook, NJ
Pop: 12,254

Related Areas

Somerset County Warren, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07059 in? ▼
ZIP code 07059 (Warren) is located in Somerset County, New Jersey. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07059? ▼
ZIP code 07059 in Warren, NJ has a population of 15,311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07059? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07059 is $212,479, which is 179% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07059? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07059 is $921,500, which is 231% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07059? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07059 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07059? ▼
ZIP code 07059 has 692 business establishments employing approximately 8,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07059? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07059 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (142), Health care and social assistance (97), Finance and insurance (64). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07059? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07059 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 07059? ▼
In ZIP code 07059, 81.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.0% 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 07059? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07059 is 33.1 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 07059? ▼
In ZIP code 07059, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07059? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07059 is 2.7% 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.