Zip code 07036: Linden, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 07036?

07036 is assigned to Linden, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 07036 in?

07036 is in Union County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 07036?

About 45,671 people live in 07036, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 07036?

The median household income in 07036 is $91,882.

Q: What zip codes are near 07036?

The closest zip codes to 07036 are 07203, 07202, 07065, 07008, 07204.

Residential delivery areaUnion CountyEastern Time

Population

45,671

Median household income

$92K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$418K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,668/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

11 sq mi

4,202 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 07036

07036 is an urban zip code in Linden, New Jersey (Union County), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 45,671 people live here, or 4,202 per square mile. The median resident is 40.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $91,882 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $417,900, or 4.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,668 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.3 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and transportation and moving goods. 54% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 07036 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Diversity index70.9
95th
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.429th of 580 in NJ
Unemployment rate9.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%64th of 578 in NJ
Foreign-born residents35.2%
92nd
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%81st of 580 in NJ
Uninsured rate12.7%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%55th of 579 in NJ
Average commute31.3 min
80th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min255th of 563 in NJ
Population density4,202/sq mi
76th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi158th of 580 in NJ
Population45,671
75th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,80939th of 580 in NJ
Government workers16.3%
68th
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%213th of 578 in NJ
Median home value$417,900
65th
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400341st of 563 in NJ
Median gross rent$1,668
65th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720332nd of 517 in NJ
Median household income$91,882
64th
U.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556420th of 566 in NJ
Median age40.3
60th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1371st of 579 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$51,113
59th
U.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474451st of 575 in NJ
Tech workers3.2%
56th
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%325th of 578 in NJ
Self-employed workers9.6%
54th
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%244th of 578 in NJ
Per capita income$41,112
53rd
U.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253468th of 579 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters50.5%
49th
U.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%294th of 553 in NJ
Healthcare workers9.4%
49th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%232nd of 578 in NJ
Broadband access91.9%
48th
U.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%424th of 576 in NJ
Poverty rate9.5%
42nd
U.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%144th of 579 in NJ
Residents 65 and older15.3%
40th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%399th of 580 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.416
33rd
U.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478322nd of 574 in NJ
Residents under 1820.1%
32nd
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%323rd of 580 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher23.2%
29th
U.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%501st of 580 in NJ
Homeownership rate57.7%
28th
U.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%455th of 576 in NJ
Veterans3.7%
23rd
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%294th of 580 in NJ
Housing vacancy4.1%
23rd
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%284th of 576 in NJ
Work from home7.3%
18th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%498th of 577 in NJ

Measure	07036	Union	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Diversity index	70.9	71	66.4	61.4	95th	29th of 580
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.4%	6.5%	6.3%	5.2%	92nd	64th of 578
Foreign-born residents	35.2%	33.6%	23.9%	14.1%	92nd	81st of 580
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.7%	13%	7.5%	8.4%	82nd	55th of 579
Average commuteWeakness	31.3 min	30.2 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	80th	255th of 563
Population density	4,202/sq mi	5,637/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	76th	158th of 580
Population	45,671	579,290	9,343,809	334,922,499	75th	39th of 580
Government workers	16.3%	13.9%	14.3%	14.5%	68th	213th of 578
Median home value	$417,900	$529,200	$454,400	$332,700	65th	341st of 563
Median gross rent	$1,668	$1,730	$1,720	$1,413	65th	332nd of 517
Median household income	$91,882	$103,202	$103,556	$80,734	64th	420th of 566
Median age	40.3	39.1	40.1	38.9	60th	371st of 579
Median earnings per worker	$51,113	$55,741	$60,474	$49,666	59th	451st of 575
Tech workers	3.2%	3.3%	4.8%	3.8%	56th	325th of 578
Self-employed workers	9.6%	8.3%	8.9%	10%	54th	244th of 578
Per capita income	$41,112	$52,874	$54,253	$44,673	53rd	468th of 579
Rent-burdened renters	50.5%	51.4%	51.6%	51.1%	49th	294th of 553
Healthcare workers	9.4%	8.5%	9.2%	9.7%	49th	232nd of 578
Broadband access	91.9%	93.3%	92.8%	91%	48th	424th of 576
Poverty rate	9.5%	9.2%	9.7%	12.5%	42nd	144th of 579
Residents 65 and older	15.3%	15.1%	17.2%	17.2%	40th	399th of 580
Income inequality (Gini)	0.416	0.483	0.478	0.483	33rd	322nd of 574
Residents under 18	20.1%	23.5%	21.8%	22%	32nd	323rd of 580
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.2%	38.9%	43.6%	35.7%	29th	501st of 580
Homeownership rate	57.7%	57.4%	63.8%	65.2%	28th	455th of 576
Veterans	3.7%	2.5%	3.7%	6.2%	23rd	294th of 580
Housing vacancy	4.1%	4.3%	7.5%	10.1%	23rd	284th of 576
Work from home	7.3%	14.2%	16.8%	15.1%	18th	498th of 577

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

15%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.3

Under 18

20.1%

65 and over

15.3%

Race and ethnicity

White32%
Black26%
Hispanic34%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

70.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

35.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

43%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

46%

Spanish

28%

Other Indo-European

21%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 16,239
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 69.1%
Married couples: 42.9%
Living alone: 24.6%
Veterans (of adults): 3.7%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

13%

Median household income

07036

$91,882

Union Co.

$103,202

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,112

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

27.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.416

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

07036

$417,900

Union Co.

$529,200

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

07036

$1,668

Union Co.

$1,730

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

50%

2–4 units

34%

5–19 units

20+ units

10%

Mobile home

0.5%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 16,925
Owner-occupied: 57.7%
Vacant: 4.1%
Median year built: 1956
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.4%
Home value to income: 4.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

23%

20–29

19%

30–44

21%

45–59

11%

60+

14%

Average commute

31.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

70.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Production

Police and fire

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Retail

10%

Education

Manufacturing

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$51,113

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	07036	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$66,647	$74,888
Service	$35,384	$26,804
Sales and office	$44,127	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$53,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,248	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

35%

Some college

18%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Households with broadband: 91.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78.6%
No internet access: 7.1%
Without health insurance: 12.7%
Limited-English households: 8.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Linden
State: New Jersey
County: Union County
Center point: 40.6247° N, 74.2394° W
Land area: 11 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Linden98% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 07036

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
07203	Roselle, NJ	2.2 mi	22,646	$92,762	$379,900
07202	Elizabeth, NJ	2.3 mi	44,968	$71,250	$432,100
07065	Rahway, NJ	2.5 mi	30,109	$91,461	$386,400
07008	Carteret, NJ	2.9 mi	25,526	$97,021	$406,000
07204	Roselle Park, NJ	3.1 mi	14,093	$109,679	$443,200
07207	Elizabeth, NJ · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
07001	Avenel, NJ	3.2 mi	17,121	$101,670	$401,000
07208	Elizabeth, NJ	3.4 mi	31,937	$65,511	$459,200
10303	Staten Island, NY	3.4 mi	26,497	$83,947	$486,400
10311	Staten Island, NY	3.4 mi	0	—	—
07206	Elizabethport, NJ	3.5 mi	31,930	$68,420	$452,600
07066	Clark, NJ	3.7 mi	15,622	$133,504	$609,600

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Questions about 07036

What city is zip code 07036?

07036 is assigned to Linden, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 07036 in?

07036 is in Union County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 07036?

About 45,671 people live in 07036, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 07036 in?

07036 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 07036?

The median household income in 07036 is $91,882.

What zip codes are near 07036?

The closest zip codes to 07036 are 07203, 07202, 07065, 07008, 07204.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07036, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.