PlainZIP

Clark, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07066

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

14,756
1,336/sq mi
$133,504
Median income
$609,600
Median home value
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,336
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07066 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07066 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clark, Union County, New Jersey, home to 14,756 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 1,336 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07066 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,504 (9% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $57,858. Poverty here runs at 2.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $609,600 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,743 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 07066 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 07066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clark, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07066.

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 07066, Clark, 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

14,756

Population

11.0

Area (sq mi)

1,336

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07066?

42.9

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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?

$133,504

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$57,858

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07066 ranks nationally

Clark, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$133,504 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,055

Total Housing Units

5,929

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$609,600

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,743

Median Rent

1961

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07066 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 192
2021 +7.5% 206
2022 +8.8% 224
2023 +13.3% 254
2024 +6.6% 271

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 500 business establishments in ZIP 07066, employing approximately 8,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $628,062,000.

500

Businesses

8,254

Employees

$628.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 70 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 60 12.0%
Construction 55 11.0%
Retail trade 52 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 50 10.0%
Finance and insurance 38 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 4.8%
Wholesale trade 11 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.2%
Manufacturing 8 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.6%
Information 4 0.8%

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 07066 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 07066 ranks #9 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 07066 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 07066 ranks #4 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
07067 Colonia, NJ 18,036 1.9 mi
07027 Garwood, NJ 4,226 2.2 mi
07065 Rahway, NJ 27,346 1.9 mi
07016 Cranford, NJ 22,625 2.6 mi
08830 Iselin, NJ 18,459 3.5 mi
07090 Westfield, NJ 30,338 2.7 mi
07076 Scotch Plains, NJ 23,480 3.3 mi
07036 Linden, NJ 41,970 3.9 mi
07001 Avenel, NJ 16,305 3.4 mi
07033 Kenilworth, NJ 7,914 4.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

07083 standard
Union, NJ
Pop: 53,053
07060 standard
Plainfield, NJ
Pop: 44,998
07036 standard
Linden, NJ
Pop: 41,970
07202 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 40,849
07208 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 31,219
07090 standard
Westfield, NJ
Pop: 30,338

Related Areas

Union County Clark, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07066 in? ▼
ZIP code 07066 (Clark) 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 07066? ▼
ZIP code 07066 in Clark, NJ has a population of 14,756 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07066? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07066 is $133,504, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07066? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07066 is $609,600, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07066? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07066 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07066? ▼
ZIP code 07066 has 500 business establishments employing approximately 8,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07066? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07066 are: Health care and social assistance (70), Professional, scientific, and technical services (64), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07066? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07066 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 07066? ▼
In ZIP code 07066, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.1% 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 07066? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07066 is 28.2 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 07066? ▼
In ZIP code 07066, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07066? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07066 is 2.4% 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.