ZIP Code 07064

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Port Reading · Middlesex County · New Jersey

Population
3,723

1,033/sq mi

Median income
$133,854

▲ 75% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$435,400

▲ 57% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.2%

Median age 41.2

Land area
3.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 07064 in Port Reading, New Jersey has a population of 3,723. The median household income is $133,854, which is 75% above the national average. Median home value is $435,400, 57% above the US average. 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07064 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.6 square miles in Port Reading, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 3,723 residents, producing a population density of 1,033 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 07064 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07064 sits at $133,854 (10% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $46,311. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $435,400 (16% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07064 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 07064 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 07064

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07064.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07064, Port Reading, 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

3,723

Population

3.6

Area (sq mi)

1,033

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07064?

41.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

27.1%

Foreign-Born

White 41.9%
African American 10.4%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%

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?

$133,854

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$46,311

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,144

Total Housing Units

1,101

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

3.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.3%
Renter 2.7%

$435,400

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

1962

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

324

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+224%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07064 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 196
2021 +13.5% 223
2022 +13.8% 253
2023 +17.0% 297
2024 +9.2% 324

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 85 business establishments in ZIP 07064, employing approximately 1,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,270,000.

85

Businesses

1,908

Employees

$98.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 20 23.5%
Construction 14 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.8%
Retail trade 9 10.6%
Wholesale trade 7 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 8.2%
Manufacturing 5 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.5%

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 07064 vs 07077 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
07077 Sewaren, NJ 2,766 1.0 mi
07008 Carteret, NJ 22,844 1.5 mi
07001 Avenel, NJ 16,305 1.6 mi
07095 Woodbridge, NJ 19,844 2.2 mi
10309 Staten Island, NY 32,519 2.9 mi
07036 Linden, NJ 41,970 4.0 mi
10307 Staten Island, NY 14,096 4.2 mi
08830 Iselin, NJ 18,459 3.6 mi
07065 Rahway, NJ 27,346 3.2 mi
08861 Perth Amboy, NJ 53,099 3.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07064 in?
ZIP code 07064 (Port Reading) is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07064?
ZIP code 07064 in Port Reading, NJ has a population of 3,723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07064?
The median household income in ZIP 07064 is $133,854, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07064?
The median home value in ZIP 07064 is $435,400, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07064?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07064 is White at 41.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07064?
ZIP code 07064 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 1,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07064?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07064 are: Transportation and warehousing (20), Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07064?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07064 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 07064?
In ZIP code 07064, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 07064?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07064 is 31.8 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 07064?
In ZIP code 07064, approximately 97.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07064?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07064 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Port Reading, NJ

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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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