ZIP Code 07092
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Mountainside · Union County · New Jersey
- Population
- 6,730
- Median income
- $211,538
- Median home value
- $810,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 67.3%
- Land area
- 10.4 sq mi
646/sq mi
▲ 177% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 191% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 48
New York
ZIP code 07092 in Mountainside, New Jersey has a population of 6,730. The median household income is $211,538, which is 177% above the national average. Median home value is $810,300, 191% above the US average. 67.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07092 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.4 square miles in Mountainside, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 6,730 residents, producing a population density of 646 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 07092 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07092 sits at $211,538 (73% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $84,985. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $810,300 (57% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07092 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07092 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 07092
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07092.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
40 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
29 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 07092, Mountainside, 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
6,730
Population
10.4
Area (sq mi)
646
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07092?
48.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
18.9%
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?
$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
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?
2,567
Total Housing Units
2,508
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07092 vs 07901 →
| 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 |
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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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