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Mountainside, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07092

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

6,730
646/sq mi
$211,538
Median income
$810,300
Median home value
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
646
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07092 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07092 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountainside, Union County, New Jersey, home to 6,730 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 646 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07092 skews affluent, with a median household income of $211,538 (73% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $84,985. Local economic indicators show a 3.7% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $810,300 (57% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,501 monthly, and 87.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 36 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07092, plus 6 more within Union County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 07092

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountainside, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07092.

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 07092, Mountainside, 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

6,730

Population

10.4

Area (sq mi)

646

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07092?

48.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 11.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$211,538

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$84,985

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07092 ranks nationally

Mountainside, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$211,538 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 78.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,567

Total Housing Units

2,508

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$810,300

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1957

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

+12.9%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07092 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 180
2021 +4.7% 188
2022 +5.4% 198
2023 +9.5% 217
2024 +12.9% 245

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 348 business establishments in ZIP 07092, employing approximately 4,937 people with a combined annual payroll of $329,978,000.

348

Businesses

4,937

Employees

$330.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 47 13.5%
Construction 45 12.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 11.5%
Wholesale trade 29 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 23 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 5.8%
Manufacturing 19 5.5%
Retail trade 19 5.5%
Finance and insurance 17 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 11 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.0%
Educational services 5 1.4%
Information 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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 07092 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 07092 ranks #0 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 07092 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 07092 ranks #2 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
07901 Summit, NJ 22,806 2.3 mi
07090 Westfield, NJ 30,338 2.2 mi
07081 Springfield, NJ 15,808 2.2 mi
07974 New Providence, NJ 11,768 2.5 mi
07076 Scotch Plains, NJ 23,480 3.4 mi
07023 Fanwood, NJ 7,318 3.0 mi
07027 Garwood, NJ 4,226 2.8 mi
07922 Berkeley Heights, NJ 12,246 3.6 mi
07033 Kenilworth, NJ 7,914 3.7 mi
07016 Cranford, NJ 22,625 3.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

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Pop: 53,053
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Pop: 44,998
07036 standard
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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 Mountainside, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07092 in? ▼
ZIP code 07092 (Mountainside) 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 07092? ▼
ZIP code 07092 in Mountainside, NJ has a population of 6,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07092? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07092 is $211,538, which is 177% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07092? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07092 is $810,300, which is 191% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07092? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07092 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07092? ▼
ZIP code 07092 has 348 business establishments employing approximately 4,937 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07092? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07092 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (57), Health care and social assistance (47), Construction (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07092? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07092 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 07092? ▼
In ZIP code 07092, 78.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.3% 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 07092? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07092 is 36.0 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 07092? ▼
In ZIP code 07092, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07092? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07092 is 3.7% 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.