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Hillside, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07205

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

21,398
3,000/sq mi
$99,528
Median income
$397,400
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hillside pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
3,000
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07205 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07205 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, with 21,398 residents across 7.1 square miles, a density of 3,000 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07205 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,528 (18% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $37,421. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 7.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $397,400 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,794 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 07205 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 07205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hillside, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07205.

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 07205, Hillside, 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

21,398

Population

7.1

Area (sq mi)

3,000

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07205?

35.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

42.8%

Foreign-Born

White 17.9%
African American 48.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%

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?

$99,528

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$37,421

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07205 ranks nationally

Hillside, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,528 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,457

Total Housing Units

7,032

Occupied Units

425

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$397,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,794

Median Rent

1950

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

341

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+241%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07205 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 214
2021 +14.0% 243
2022 +12.9% 275
2023 +13.3% 311
2024 +9.7% 341

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 471 business establishments in ZIP 07205, employing approximately 6,553 people with a combined annual payroll of $409,201,000.

471

Businesses

6,553

Employees

$409.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 74 15.7%
Wholesale trade 62 13.2%
Retail trade 61 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing 53 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 49 10.4%
Manufacturing 44 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 29 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 15 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.8%
Finance and insurance 7 1.5%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Information 3 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%
Industries not classified 3 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 07205 vs 07208 →

ZIP 07205 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 07205 ranks #9 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 07205 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 07205 ranks #3 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
07208 Elizabeth, NJ 31,219 1.5 mi
07111 Irvington, NJ 53,942 1.9 mi
07112 Newark, NJ 26,417 1.4 mi
07083 Union, NJ 53,053 2.1 mi
07106 Newark, NJ 31,298 3.2 mi
07108 Newark, NJ 24,386 2.4 mi
07202 Elizabeth, NJ 40,849 3.1 mi
07114 Newark, NJ 14,748 3.4 mi
07204 Roselle Park, NJ 13,297 2.9 mi
07018 East Orange, NJ 28,322 4.2 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 Hillside, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07205 in? ▼
ZIP code 07205 (Hillside) 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 07205? ▼
ZIP code 07205 in Hillside, NJ has a population of 21,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07205? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07205 is $99,528, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07205? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07205 is $397,400, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07205? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07205 is African American at 48.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07205? ▼
ZIP code 07205 has 471 business establishments employing approximately 6,553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07205? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07205 are: Construction (74), Wholesale trade (62), Retail trade (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07205? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07205 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. 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 07205? ▼
In ZIP code 07205, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 07205? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07205 is 29.7 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 07205? ▼
In ZIP code 07205, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07205? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07205 is 10.7% 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.