ZIP Code 07922
standardSource:
Berkeley Heights · Union County · New Jersey
- Population
- 12,246
- Median income
- $202,944
- Median home value
- $785,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 75.0%
- Land area
- 14.4 sq mi
850/sq mi
▲ 166% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 182% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.2
New York
ZIP code 07922 in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey has a population of 12,246. The median household income is $202,944, which is 166% above the national average. Median home value is $785,300, 182% above the US average. 75.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07922 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.4 square miles in Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 12,246 residents, producing a population density of 850 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 07922 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07922 sits at $202,944 (66% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $97,117. The poverty rate stands at 2.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $785,300 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $2,203 per month, and 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07922 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07922 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 07922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07922.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 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 07922, Berkeley Heights, 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
12,246
Population
14.4
Area (sq mi)
850
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07922?
47.2
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
21.3%
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?
$202,944
Median Household Income
+66% vs state
$97,117
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 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?
4,514
Total Housing Units
4,434
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$785,300
Median Home Value
+52% vs state
$2,203
Median Rent
1967
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
+12.4%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07922 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 173 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 184 |
| 2022 | +7.8% | 198 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 216 |
| 2024 | +12.4% | 242 |
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 365 business establishments in ZIP 07922, employing approximately 9,389 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,247,381,000.
365
Businesses
9,389
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 12.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 34 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 9.0% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 11 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
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 07922 vs 07069 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07069 | Watchung, NJ | 6,157 | 2.3 mi |
| 07974 | New Providence, NJ | 11,768 | 2.0 mi |
| 07933 | Gillette, NJ | 3,251 | 2.2 mi |
| 07060 | Plainfield, NJ | 44,998 | 4.1 mi |
| 07928 | Chatham, NJ | 19,144 | 3.6 mi |
| 07062 | Plainfield, NJ | 12,949 | 3.3 mi |
| 07980 | Stirling, NJ | 2,307 | 3.5 mi |
| 07092 | Mountainside, NJ | 6,730 | 3.6 mi |
| 07023 | Fanwood, NJ | 7,318 | 3.2 mi |
| 07935 | Green Village, NJ | 313 | 4.3 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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