07205 ZIP Code
Hillside, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07205 |
| City/Town: | Hillside |
| County: | Union |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,262 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,804 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,386 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,749 |
| Median Home Value: | $339,700 |
| Land Area: | 2.8 sq miles
7.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6959, -74.2288 |
Population Information (07205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,262 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,879 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,383 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,334 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,424 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,397 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,423 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,614 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,493 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,427 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,076 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,815 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,157 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,833 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,000 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 269 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $339,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,596 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,749 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,248 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 501 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,066 | 69.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,182 | 30.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,070 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,334 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 814 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,703 | 31.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,125 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 703 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,981 | 19.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,410 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,804 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,758 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,835 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,386 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,782 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,823 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 919 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,966 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,637 | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,744 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 442 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,043 | 22.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,779 | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 304 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,656 | 20.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,407 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,867 | 26.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,920 | 26.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 85 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 803 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 278 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,754 | 21.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07205 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 259 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 189 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 293 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 371 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 881 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,001 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 970 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,327 | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,026 | 14.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 931 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07205 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,238 | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 557 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,242 | 10.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 195 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 511 | 4.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 782 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07205 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 65 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 659 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 925 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 326 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,345 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,679 | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 256 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 493 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,086 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,191 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 775 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 591 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 432 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.6% | 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 (07205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,656 | 83.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,029 | 63.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,782 | 30.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,566 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07205 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,164 | 85.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,286 | 31.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,500 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 245 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 244 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 582 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07205 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,468 | 57.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 325 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,779 | 23.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 855 | 11.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 235 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 42 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 45 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07205 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 21 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 84 | 1.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 134 | 1.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 147 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 620 | 8.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 967 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,708 | 22.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,454 | 18.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,604 | 33.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07205 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 77 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 595 | 7.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,678 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,973 | 51.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,014 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 412 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07205 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,849 | 80.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 101 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 449 | 6.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 698 | 9.6% | 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: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 116 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07205 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 701 | 9.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,245 | 31.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,781 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,521 | 21.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07205 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 123 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 155 | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 197 | 3.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,291 | 25.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,799 | 55.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 498 | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,675 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,324 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,596 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.12 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.38 |
Households (07205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,248 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,384 | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,309 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,206 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,228 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,705 | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,220 | 30.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.45 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07205 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,825 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,961 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,812 | 43.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 442 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 489 | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,731 | 42.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07205 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,032 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 400 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 273 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,008 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,042 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,309 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,336 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 388 | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,222 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,701 | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 114 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 835 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 752 | 44.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07205 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,964 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,159 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,218 | 56.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 833 | 38.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 285 | 13.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 108 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,319 | 64.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 747 | 3.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,943 | 1063.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,943 | 1063.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,943 | 1063.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,115 | 149.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 700 | 93.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,864 | 785.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07205 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,928 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,301 | 54.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,627 | 46.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,268 | 25.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,688 | 17.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 209 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 462 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07205 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,248 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,931 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Hillside, NJ07205