07901 ZIP Code — Summit, NJ
Union County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07901 is located in Summit, New Jersey, within Union County. It covers approximately 6.33 square miles and serves a population of 24,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 07901
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 $904,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($170,275) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
24,281
population
6.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07901 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07901
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Summit | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07081 Springfield (1.9 mi)
07928 Chatham (2.3 mi)
07078 Short Hills (2.4 mi)
07974 New Providence (2.4 mi)
07041 Millburn (3.5 mi)
07922 Berkeley Heights (4 mi)
07088 Vauxhall (4 mi)
07090 Westfield (4.2 mi)
07033 Kenilworth (4.4 mi)
07940 Madison (4.4 mi)
07027 Garwood (4.7 mi)
07932 Florham Park (4.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,281 |
| Population density | 3,836 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7123 |
| Longitude | -74.3617 |
| 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 | 16.7% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.0% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 39.9% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
24,281
Population
3,836
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$170,275
Median household income
$103,877
Per capita income
$904,500
Median home value
$2,146
Median monthly rent
67.8%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
6,443
Housing units
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
651
Under 5
694
686
5–9
733
977
10–14
1,043
880
15–19
940
644
20–24
687
1,016
25–34
1,084
1,730
35–44
1,846
1,983
45–54
2,117
956
55–59
1,020
725
60–64
773
801
65–74
854
453
75–84
484
244
85+
260
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,100 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 18,181 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,096 | 12.8% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.3%
Asian
9.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9.5%
Black or African American
6.6%
Two or more races
6.5%
Other race
6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,434 | 61.3% |
| Asian | 2,574 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,541 | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,773 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,751 | 6.5% |
| Other race | 1,696 | 6.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.7% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.0% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 39.9% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
2.3%
$35k–$50k
4.6%
$50k–$75k
6.9%
$75k–$100k
7.8%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
46.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 46.1% |
| Median income | $170,275 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.4%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.6%
$200k–$300k
2.7%
$300k–$500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
47.9%
$1M+
41.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $904,500 |
| Median rent / month | $2,146 |
| Owner occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter occupied | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 63.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 7.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 27.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% |
| 3 or more | 20.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.8% |
| Electricity | 7.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 6.9% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,272 | 60.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 650 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 816 | 9.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,989 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,497 | 40.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,150 | 24.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.8% | 31.8% |
| Married | 61.4% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
11.6%
Some college, no degree
9.1%
Associate's degree
3.3%
Bachelor's degree
34.0%
Graduate / professional
37.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 71.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 523 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 211 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,789 | 42.7% |
| High school | 1,815 | 27.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,196 | 18.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
23.1%
Professional & management
17.6%
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Retail trade
4.5%
Other services
3.9%
Information
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Construction
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Public administration
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.8% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 3.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.1% |
| Government | 7.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 47.0% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 18.7% |
| Walk | 6.2% |
| Work from home | 18.1% |
| Other means | 4.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.2 |
Poverty
All people
4.7%
Under 18 years
3.2%
18 and over
5.2%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
11.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 8.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 15.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 15.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.9% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 6.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 75.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 6.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 527 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 3.7% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.7% |
| Public insurance | 16.6% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,936 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 1,875 | 8.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,098 | 4.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 340 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 350 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,806 | 77.5% |
| Born in same state | 18,481 | 76.1% |
| Born in different state | 9,469 | 39.0% |
| Foreign born | 325 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,475 | 22.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,847 | 52.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,342 | 17.9% |
| French | 1,850 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 1,436 | 5.9% |
| English | 270 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 157 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 129 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 124 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 107 | 0.4% |
| German | 63 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07901
What city is ZIP code 07901 in?
ZIP code 07901 is primarily assigned to Summit, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07901 in?
ZIP code 07901 falls within Union County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 07901?
71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07901?
The median household income in ZIP code 07901 is $170,275, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07901?
The median home value in ZIP code 07901 is $904,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 07901?
ZIP code 07901 has an estimated population of 24,281 residents, with a density of 3,834 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07901 in?
ZIP code 07901 observes the EST timezone.