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Springfield, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07081

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

15,808
1,184/sq mi
$155,906
Median income
$636,600
Median home value
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,184
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07081 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07081 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Union County, New Jersey, home to 15,808 residents across 13.4 square miles, a density of 1,184 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07081 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,906 (28% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $71,395. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $636,600 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $2,188 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 07081 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Union County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 07081

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07081.

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 07081, Springfield, 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

15,808

Population

13.4

Area (sq mi)

1,184

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07081?

44.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

24.5%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 9.3%
Asian 9.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

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?

$155,906

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$71,395

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07081 ranks nationally

Springfield, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$155,906 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,277

Total Housing Units

6,883

Occupied Units

394

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$636,600

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$2,188

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)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07081 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 177
2021 +9.0% 193
2022 +9.6% 211
2023 +10.0% 232
2024 +9.8% 255

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 696 business establishments in ZIP 07081, employing approximately 9,313 people with a combined annual payroll of $661,612,000.

696

Businesses

9,313

Employees

$661.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 115 16.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 106 15.2%
Retail trade 77 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 65 9.3%
Construction 63 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 50 7.2%
Wholesale trade 42 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 4.7%
Finance and insurance 30 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 4.3%
Manufacturing 25 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.2%
Educational services 13 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.0%
Information 4 0.6%

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 07081 vs 07041 →

ZIP 07081 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 07081 ranks #5 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 07081 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 07081 ranks #7 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
07041 Millburn, NJ 6,868 2.1 mi
07027 Garwood, NJ 4,226 3.3 mi
07078 Short Hills, NJ 13,250 3.0 mi
07092 Mountainside, NJ 6,730 2.2 mi
07901 Summit, NJ 22,806 2.4 mi
07033 Kenilworth, NJ 7,914 2.4 mi
07088 Vauxhall, NJ 3,606 2.5 mi
07083 Union, NJ 53,053 3.0 mi
07016 Cranford, NJ 22,625 3.2 mi
07090 Westfield, NJ 30,338 3.4 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 Springfield, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07081 in? ▼
ZIP code 07081 (Springfield) 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 07081? ▼
ZIP code 07081 in Springfield, NJ has a population of 15,808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07081? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07081 is $155,906, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07081? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07081 is $636,600, which is 129% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07081? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07081 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07081? ▼
ZIP code 07081 has 696 business establishments employing approximately 9,313 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07081? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07081 are: Health care and social assistance (115), Professional, scientific, and technical services (106), Retail trade (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07081? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07081 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 07081? ▼
In ZIP code 07081, 77.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.8% 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 07081? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07081 is 28.0 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 07081? ▼
In ZIP code 07081, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07081? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07081 is 5.7% 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.