ZIP Code 07065

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Rahway · Union County · New Jersey

Population
27,346

2,725/sq mi

Median income
$91,461

▲ 20% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$386,400

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.1%

Median age 39.7

Land area
10.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 07065 in Rahway, New Jersey has a population of 27,346. The median household income is $91,461, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $386,400, 39% above the US average. 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07065 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.0 square miles in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 27,346 residents, producing a population density of 2,725 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 07065 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07065 sits at $91,461 (25% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $43,170. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $386,400 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,845 per month, and 51.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07065 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07065 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 07065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07065.

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 07065, Rahway, 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

27,346

Population

10.0

Area (sq mi)

2,725

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07065?

39.7

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

24.0%

Foreign-Born

White 34.9%
African American 31.2%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%

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?

$91,461

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$43,170

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,002

Total Housing Units

12,257

Occupied Units

745

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.5%
Renter 48.5%

$386,400

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,845

Median Rent

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07065 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 202
2021 +13.1% 228
2022 +11.5% 254
2023 +13.5% 289
2024 +9.8% 317

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 650 business establishments in ZIP 07065, employing approximately 9,639 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,042,740,000.

650

Businesses

9,639

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 82 12.6%
Wholesale trade 76 11.7%
Construction 66 10.2%
Retail trade 66 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 64 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 62 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 42 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 5.7%
Manufacturing 34 5.2%
Finance and insurance 10 1.5%
Information 5 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%
Educational services 3 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 07065 vs 07001 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
07001 Avenel, NJ 16,305 1.8 mi
07066 Clark, NJ 14,756 1.9 mi
07067 Colonia, NJ 18,036 2.1 mi
07036 Linden, NJ 41,970 2.5 mi
07095 Woodbridge, NJ 19,844 3.7 mi
07203 Roselle, NJ 21,085 3.3 mi
07016 Cranford, NJ 22,625 3.6 mi
07204 Roselle Park, NJ 13,297 4.0 mi
07064 Port Reading, NJ 3,723 3.2 mi
08830 Iselin, NJ 18,459 3.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07065 in?
ZIP code 07065 (Rahway) 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 07065?
ZIP code 07065 in Rahway, NJ has a population of 27,346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07065?
The median household income in ZIP 07065 is $91,461, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07065?
The median home value in ZIP 07065 is $386,400, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07065?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07065 is White at 34.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07065?
ZIP code 07065 has 650 business establishments employing approximately 9,639 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07065?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07065 are: Accommodation and food services (82), Wholesale trade (76), Construction (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07065?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07065 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 07065?
In ZIP code 07065, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% 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 07065?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07065 is 31.9 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 07065?
In ZIP code 07065, approximately 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07065?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07065 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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Official Data Resources for Rahway, 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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