07036 ZIP Code
Linden, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07036 |
| City/Town: | Linden |
| County: | Union |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,996 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,748 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,016 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,812 |
| Median Home Value: | $355,300 |
| Land Area: | 10.9 sq miles
28.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6247, -74.2394 |
Population Information (07036 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,996 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,067 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,929 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,487 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,830 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,549 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,599 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,764 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,116 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,399 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,460 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,641 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,854 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,658 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,901 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 738 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07036 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $355,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,541 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,812 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,976 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 836 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,337 | 58.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,639 | 41.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07036 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,767 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,343 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,135 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,941 | 34.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,908 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,248 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,796 | 15.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,396 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07036 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,748 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,201 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,736 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,016 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07036 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,611 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,593 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,007 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,994 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,887 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,839 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 867 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07036 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,562 | 43.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,344 | 27.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 113 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,438 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,352 | 11.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,187 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,710 | 23.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,124 | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,146 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,324 | 7.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 695 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 9,959 | 22.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07036 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 453 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 371 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 793 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,061 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,500 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,731 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,524 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,073 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,203 | 13.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,267 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07036 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,239 | 68.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,628 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,666 | 7.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 520 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 610 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,123 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07036 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,026 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,774 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 638 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,476 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,607 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 427 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,492 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,406 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,529 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,407 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,456 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,317 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07036 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07036 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,741 | 88.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,646 | 65.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,864 | 30.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,021 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07036 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,396 | 83.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,646 | 29.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,805 | 23.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 713 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 283 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,887 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07036 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,624 | 45.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 774 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4,432 | 26.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,587 | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 431 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 358 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,552 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 54 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07036 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 787 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 699 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 832 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,314 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,443 | 8.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,062 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,987 | 23.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,658 | 15.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,990 | 17.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07036 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 481 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,945 | 11.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,007 | 23.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,923 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,846 | 16.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 610 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07036 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,215 | 76.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 498 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,654 | 10.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,047 | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 118 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 399 | 2.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07036 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,600 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,643 | 35.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,616 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,117 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07036 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 384 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 78 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 190 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 573 | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,039 | 21.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,880 | 52.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,149 | 12.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07036 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,656 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,262 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,541 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.00 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (07036 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,976 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,099 | 44.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,899 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,311 | 20.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,661 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,321 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,766 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.80 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07036 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,140 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,087 | 39.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,443 | 46.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 555 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,674 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,252 | 40.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07036 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,816 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 549 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 625 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,366 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,115 | 19.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,161 | 29.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07036 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,479 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,228 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,762 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,517 | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 171 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,259 | 50.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,087 | 46.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07036 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,742 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,796 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,192 | 37.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,120 | 53.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,292 | 22.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 484 | 8.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07036 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,842 | 66.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,187 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 15,154 | 1276.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 15,154 | 1276.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 15,154 | 1276.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 4,543 | 382.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 595 | 50.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 9,108 | 767.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07036 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,509 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,907 | 46.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 22,602 | 53.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12,110 | 28.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 9,122 | 21.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 672 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 698 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07036 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,976 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,193 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Linden, NJ07036