ZIP Code 07081
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Springfield · Union County · New Jersey
- Population
- 15,808
- Median income
- $155,906
- Median home value
- $636,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.8%
- Land area
- 13.4 sq mi
1,184/sq mi
▲ 104% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 129% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.1
New York
ZIP code 07081 in Springfield, New Jersey has a population of 15,808. The median household income is $155,906, which is 104% above the national average. Median home value is $636,600, 129% above the US average. 65.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07081 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.4 square miles in Springfield, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 15,808 residents, producing a population density of 1,184 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 07081 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07081 sits at $155,906 (28% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $71,395. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 07081 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07081 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 07081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07081.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 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 07081, Springfield, 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
15,808
Population
13.4
Area (sq mi)
1,184
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07081?
44.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
24.5%
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?
$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
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?
7,277
Total Housing Units
6,883
Occupied Units
394
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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