Colonia, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07067
Middlesex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,036
- 1,734/sq mi High-density area
- $122,713
- Median income Above-median income area
- $493,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colonia pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,734
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07067 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07067 (Colonia, NJ) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.6 in 2023 to 293.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07067 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colonia, Middlesex County, New Jersey, home to 18,036 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 1,734 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07067 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,713 (1% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,024. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $493,100 (5% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,047; 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 07067 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 07067
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colonia, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07067.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07067, Colonia, 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
18,036
Population
10.4
Area (sq mi)
1,734
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07067?
43.6
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
27.1%
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?
$122,713
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$52,024
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07067 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Colonia, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$122,713 Top 40% higher than 60% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,289housing units
6,289
Total Housing Units
6,262
Occupied Units
27
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$493,100
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$2,047
Median Rent
1959
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
+10.9%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07067 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 191 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 212 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 236 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 265 |
| 2024 | +10.9% | 293 |
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 343 business establishments in ZIP 07067, employing approximately 2,119 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,197,000.
343
Businesses
2,119
Employees
$76.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 46 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 42 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
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 07067 vs 08830 →
ZIP 07067 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08820
Edison (08820)
39,590 residents
- 07065
Rahway (07065)
27,346 residents
- 07016
Cranford (07016)
22,625 residents
- 07095
Woodbridge (07095)
19,844 residents
- 08830
Iselin (08830)
18,459 residents
- 07067
Colonia (07067)
18,036 residents
- 07001
Avenel (07001)
16,305 residents
- 07066 14,756
Clark (07066)
14,756 residents
- 08863 12,320
Fords (08863)
12,320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07067 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07067 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08820
Edison (08820)
$171,363 median income
- 07016
Cranford (07016)
$155,972 median income
- 07066
Clark (07066)
$133,504 median income
- 07067
Colonia (07067)
$122,713 median income
- 08863
Fords (08863)
$115,861 median income
- 07027
Garwood (07027)
$110,670 median income
- 08830
Iselin (08830)
$109,500 median income
- 07095
Woodbridge (07095)
$104,926 median income
- 07001
Avenel (07001)
$101,670 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07067 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08830 | Iselin, NJ | 18,459 | 1.6 mi |
| 07066 | Clark, NJ | 14,756 | 1.9 mi |
| 07065 | Rahway, NJ | 27,346 | 2.1 mi |
| 07001 | Avenel, NJ | 16,305 | 2.4 mi |
| 08863 | Fords, NJ | 12,320 | 4.5 mi |
| 08820 | Edison, NJ | 39,590 | 2.9 mi |
| 07027 | Garwood, NJ | 4,226 | 4.1 mi |
| 07095 | Woodbridge, NJ | 19,844 | 3.1 mi |
| 07016 | Cranford, NJ | 22,625 | 4.4 mi |
| 08832 | Keasbey, NJ | 2,863 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07067, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,036 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07067 in?
ZIP code 07067 (Colonia) 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 07067?
ZIP code 07067 in Colonia, NJ has a population of 18,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07067?
The median household income in ZIP 07067 is $122,713, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07067?
The median home value in ZIP 07067 is $493,100, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07067?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07067 is White at 58.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07067?
ZIP code 07067 has 343 business establishments employing approximately 2,119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07067?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07067 are: Retail trade (46), Professional, scientific, and technical services (45), Construction (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07067?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07067 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 07067?
In ZIP code 07067, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.7% 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 07067?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07067 is 33.0 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 07067?
In ZIP code 07067, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07067?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07067 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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