ZIP Code 07088

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Vauxhall · Union County · New Jersey

Population
3,606

3,349/sq mi

Median income
$93,240

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$346,000

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.5%

Median age 42.3

Land area
1.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 07088 in Vauxhall, New Jersey has a population of 3,606. The median household income is $93,240, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $346,000, 24% above the US average. 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07088 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Vauxhall, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 3,606 residents, producing a population density of 3,349 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 07088 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07088 sits at $93,240 (24% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $39,861. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $346,000 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $2,101 per month, and 50.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07088 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07088 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 07088

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07088.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07088, Vauxhall, 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

3,606

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

3,349

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07088?

42.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

31.6%

Foreign-Born

White 7.6%
African American 68.5%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%

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?

$93,240

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$39,861

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,096

Total Housing Units

1,096

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$346,000

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$2,101

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 07088, employing approximately 2,526 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,634,000.

95

Businesses

2,526

Employees

$88.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 27.4%
Health care and social assistance 13 13.7%
Construction 12 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 10 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 9.5%
Wholesale trade 4 4.2%
Finance and insurance 3 3.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.2%

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 Code City Population Distance
07041 Millburn, NJ 6,868 0.9 mi
07040 Maplewood, NJ 23,876 1.2 mi
07083 Union, NJ 53,053 1.8 mi
07033 Kenilworth, NJ 7,914 2.8 mi
07079 South Orange, NJ 16,316 2.5 mi
07081 Springfield, NJ 15,808 2.5 mi
07111 Irvington, NJ 53,942 2.8 mi
07204 Roselle Park, NJ 13,297 3.8 mi
07078 Short Hills, NJ 13,250 3.1 mi
07205 Hillside, NJ 21,398 3.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07088 in?
ZIP code 07088 (Vauxhall) 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 07088?
ZIP code 07088 in Vauxhall, NJ has a population of 3,606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07088?
The median household income in ZIP 07088 is $93,240, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07088?
The median home value in ZIP 07088 is $346,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07088?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07088 is African American at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07088?
ZIP code 07088 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 2,526 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07088?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07088 are: Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (13), Construction (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07088?
In ZIP code 07088, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 07088?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07088 is 30.5 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 07088?
In ZIP code 07088, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07088?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07088 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Vauxhall, NJ

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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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