07036 ZIP Code — Linden, NJ
Union County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07036 is located in Linden, New Jersey, within Union County. It covers approximately 10.87 square miles and serves a population of 44,996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 07036
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $355,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $85,748.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
44,996
population
10.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07036 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07036
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Linden | Acceptable |
| Linden | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07065 Rahway (2 mi)
07202 Elizabeth (2.5 mi)
07001 Avenel (2.9 mi)
07008 Carteret (3.1 mi)
07016 Cranford (3.6 mi)
07206 Elizabethport (3.8 mi)
07064 Port Reading (3.8 mi)
10311 Staten Island (4.1 mi)
07208 Elizabeth (4.1 mi)
07027 Garwood (4.3 mi)
07033 Kenilworth (4.3 mi)
10303 Staten Island (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,996 |
| Population density | 4,139 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6248 |
| Longitude | -74.2491 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 908 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.7% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
44,996
Population
4,139
People per sq mi
40.2
Median age
$85,748
Median household income
$36,343
Per capita income
$355,300
Median home value
$1,541
Median monthly rent
58.4%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
10,173
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,219
Under 5
1,268
1,388
5–9
1,442
1,250
10–14
1,299
1,274
15–19
1,325
1,355
20–24
1,409
2,999
25–34
3,117
3,138
35–44
3,261
3,167
45–54
3,293
1,785
55–59
1,856
1,399
60–64
1,455
1,794
65–74
1,864
932
75–84
969
362
85+
376
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,506 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 35,490 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 6,297 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
35.1%
Black or African American
22.2%
Hispanic or Latino
19.2%
Two or more races
11.1%
Other race
9.6%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,562 | 35.1% |
| Black or African American | 12,344 | 22.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,710 | 19.2% |
| Two or more races | 6,187 | 11.1% |
| Other race | 5,352 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 1,438 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 113 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.7% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k+
7.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.9% |
| Median income | $85,748 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k–$300k
21.8%
$300k–$500k
52.3%
$500k–$1M
12.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $355,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,541 |
| Owner occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter occupied | 41.6% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 45.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.5% |
| Electricity | 10.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 6.6% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,099 | 44.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 905 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,311 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,661 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,321 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,766 | 29.8% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 38.2% |
| Married | 46.5% | 40.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 549 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 625 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,366 | 40.4% |
| High school | 2,115 | 19.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,161 | 29.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.0%
Retail trade
10.5%
Professional & management
10.2%
Construction
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Other services
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Public administration
5.6%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.1% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.3% |
| Carpool | 11.5% |
| Public transit | 7.3% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
10.4%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
11.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 18.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,228 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 33.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.2% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,509 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 8,289 | 19.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,340 | 10.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,525 | 8.3% |
| Other languages | 222 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,842 | 66.3% |
| Born in same state | 28,655 | 63.7% |
| Born in different state | 21,034 | 46.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,187 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,154 | 33.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,577 | 63.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,419 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 1,096 | 2.4% |
| French | 463 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 187 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 182 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 56 | 0.1% |
| English | 46 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.5% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07036
What city is ZIP code 07036 in?
ZIP code 07036 is primarily assigned to Linden, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07036 in?
ZIP code 07036 falls within Union County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07036?
The median home value in ZIP code 07036 is $355,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 07036?
ZIP code 07036 has an estimated population of 44,996 residents, with a density of 4,140 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07036?
The median household income in ZIP code 07036 is $85,748, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07036 in?
ZIP code 07036 observes the EST timezone.