07036 ZIP Code – Linden, New Jersey
07036 is a ZIP code serving Linden, New Jersey in Union County with a population of approximately 44,996 residents. The median household income is $85,748 — below the New Jersey average and above the national average. At $355,300, median home values run above the national average, with 57.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,541, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 51% single-family (stable), 15% apartments (stable), 34% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 8.4%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 8.9%, below the national average. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 40.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 07203, 07202, 07065.
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ZIP 07036 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 07036 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $85k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $355k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,541 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.0 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 07203 – Roselle
- 07202 – Elizabeth
- 07065 – Rahway
- 07008 – Carteret
- 07204 – Roselle Park
- 07001 – Avenel
- 10311 – Staten Island
- 07206 – Elizabethport
- 07208 – Elizabeth
- 10303 – Staten Island
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07203 | ROSELLE | 22,500 | $75,264 |
| 07202 | ELIZABETH | 44,673 | $63,032 |
| 07065 | RAHWAY | 29,664 | $86,557 |
| 07008 | CARTERET | 25,170 | $79,081 |
| 07204 | ROSELLE PARK | 13,964 | $97,769 |