07205 ZIP Code — Hillside, NJ
Union County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07205 is located in Hillside, New Jersey, within Union County. It covers approximately 2.77 square miles and serves a population of 22,262 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 07205
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $339,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $89,804. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
22,262
population
2.77
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07205 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07205
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07205. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hillside | Acceptable |
| Hillside | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,262 |
| Population density | 8,037 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6929 |
| Longitude | -74.2306 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 908 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.2% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
22,262
Population
8,037
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$89,804
Median household income
$38,490
Per capita income
$339,700
Median home value
$1,596
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
5,567
Housing units
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
652
Under 5
682
696
5–9
728
683
10–14
714
695
15–19
728
789
20–24
825
1,707
25–34
1,786
1,186
35–44
1,241
1,503
45–54
1,573
887
55–59
928
565
60–64
592
896
65–74
937
489
75–84
511
131
85+
138
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,886 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 17,376 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,102 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
38.3%
Hispanic or Latino
20.9%
White
17.9%
Other race
16.6%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,779 | 38.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,867 | 20.9% |
| White | 5,043 | 17.9% |
| Other race | 4,656 | 16.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,407 | 5% |
| Asian | 304 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.2% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k+
12.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.8% |
| Median income | $89,804 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k–$300k
25.5%
$300k–$500k
55.3%
$500k–$1M
9.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,596 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 57.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 21.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.7% |
| Electricity | 6.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 9.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,384 | 46.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 430 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,206 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,228 | 30.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,705 | 37.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,220 | 30.6% |
| Average household size | 3.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.9% | 40.2% |
| Married | 43.2% | 39.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
4.7%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 400 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 273 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,008 | 39.9% |
| High school | 1,042 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,309 | 26.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.0%
Transportation & utilities
14.2%
Retail trade
11.4%
Professional & management
9.2%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Construction
5.6%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.5% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 10.8% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 4.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.6%
Under 18 years
18.0%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
10.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.5% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.4% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 388 | 2.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 24.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.5% |
| No insurance | 16.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,928 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 4,098 | 19.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,477 | 11.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,509 | 7.2% |
| Other languages | 62 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,319 | 64.3% |
| Born in same state | 13,572 | 61.0% |
| Born in different state | 10,728 | 48.2% |
| Foreign born | 747 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,943 | 35.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,121 | 64.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 660 | 3% |
| Italian | 132 | 0.6% |
| French | 79 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 53 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 29 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 21 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.6% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07205
What city is ZIP code 07205 in?
ZIP code 07205 is primarily assigned to Hillside, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07205 in?
ZIP code 07205 falls within Union County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07205?
The median home value in ZIP code 07205 is $339,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 07205?
ZIP code 07205 has an estimated population of 22,262 residents, with a density of 8,048 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07205?
The median household income in ZIP code 07205 is $89,804, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07205 in?
ZIP code 07205 observes the EST timezone.