07065 ZIP Code
Rahway, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07065 |
| City/Town: | Rahway |
| County: | Union |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,664 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,557 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,885 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,774 |
| Median Home Value: | $343,200 |
| Land Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6072, -74.2805 |
Population Information (07065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,664 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,347 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,317 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,221 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,712 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,321 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,480 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,808 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,738 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,508 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,410 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,830 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,848 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,553 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,620 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 615 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $343,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,646 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,774 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,079 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 695 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,655 | 55.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,424 | 44.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,122 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 745 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,206 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,655 | 31.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,821 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,498 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,457 | 21.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,740 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07065 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,557 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,923 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,711 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,885 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,316 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,934 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,353 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,721 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,049 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,478 | 16.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 407 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,563 | 39.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,437 | 31.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,936 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,946 | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,782 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,286 | 21.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,745 | 26.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 337 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,340 | 7.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 667 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,401 | 14.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07065 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 388 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 275 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 895 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,033 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 940 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,653 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,828 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,347 | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,568 | 13.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,152 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07065 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,707 | 65.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,211 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,475 | 9.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 154 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 381 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,680 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07065 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 650 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,221 | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 620 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,226 | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,364 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 414 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,229 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,911 | 12.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,982 | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 825 | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 605 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 874 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.9% | 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 (07065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,140 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,416 | 72.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,576 | 32.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,401 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07065 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,516 | 78.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,650 | 30.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,806 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 575 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 108 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,165 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07065 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,113 | 47.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 883 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,479 | 11.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 369 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 375 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 455 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,917 | 22.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 183 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07065 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 350 | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,504 | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,129 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 273 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 748 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,048 | 8.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,528 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,629 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,497 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,068 | 16.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07065 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 592 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,405 | 18.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,022 | 31.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,206 | 32.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,419 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 130 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07065 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,533 | 70.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 262 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,243 | 18.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 812 | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 203 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07065 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,303 | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,071 | 42.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,994 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,711 | 14.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07065 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 188 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 19 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 201 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 252 | 3.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,495 | 22.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,877 | 58.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 539 | 8.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 84 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07065 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,572 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,266 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,646 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (07065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,079 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,915 | 40.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,289 | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,171 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,243 | 35.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,761 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,742 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07065 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,498 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,707 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,475 | 47.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 338 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 710 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,542 | 39.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07065 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,537 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 625 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 401 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,269 | 34.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 974 | 14.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,268 | 34.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,544 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 905 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,541 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,887 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 27 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,020 | 52.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,840 | 47.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07065 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,181 | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,192 | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,846 | 44.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,212 | 52.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 472 | 11.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 134 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07065 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,514 | 79.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 998 | 3.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,150 | 616.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,150 | 616.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,150 | 616.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,023 | 102.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 90 | 9.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,617 | 362.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07065 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,443 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,069 | 69.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,374 | 30.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,822 | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,712 | 9.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 639 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 201 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07065 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,079 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,991 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
Rahway, NJ07065