ZIP Code 07065
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Rahway · Union County · New Jersey
- Population
- 27,346
- Median income
- $91,461
- Median home value
- $386,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.1%
- Land area
- 10.0 sq mi
2,725/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.7
New York
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07065?
39.7
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
24.0%
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?
$91,461
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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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