ZIP Code 07065, New Jersey
ZIP Code 07065 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 07065 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Union County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 30,109. The land area covers 3.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,109 | ±33 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,257 | ±522 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 13,002 | ±505 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,257 | ±522 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 745 | ±260 |
| Median Home Value | $386,400 | ±$17,959 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,845 | ±$142 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | ±$7,212 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,170 | ±$2,107 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,856 | ±717 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,965 | ±903 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.8% | ±3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 594,160 (2024)
ID: 194928
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK OF THE BOARD
10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLZ, ELIZABETH NJ 07207-3451
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | AVENEL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEWARK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSELLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ELIZABETH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | HILLSIDE, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | JERSEY CITY, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin
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College Vocational | 3.6 mi away | 675 US Route 1 South, 2nd Floor, Iselin, NJ, 08830 |
732548879842100
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RAHWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 2 CITY HALL PLAZA, RAHWAY, NJ, 07065 |
(201) 388-0761
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DeVry University-New Jersey
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College | 3.8 mi away | 517 Route 1 S, Ste 1000, Iselin, NJ, 08830 |
7327293960
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CLARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 303 WESTFIELD AVENUE, CLARK, NJ, 07066 |
(201) 388-5999
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PC AGE-Metropark
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College Vocational | 3.9 mi away | 120 Wood Avenue South Suite 511, Iselin, NJ, 08830 |
73228736227003
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LINDEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 31 E. HENRY STREET, LINDEN, NJ, 07036 |
(201) 298-3830
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Pro Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 4.0 mi away | 1655 Oak Tree Road, Suite 285A, Edison, NJ, 08820-2843 |
7323186400
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WOODBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | GEORGE FREDERICK PLAZA, WOODBRIDGE, NJ, 07095 |
(201) 634-4450
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Union County Vocational Technical School
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College Vocational | 4.1 mi away | 1776 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076 |
9088898288
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ISELIN BRANCH
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 1081 GREEN ST., ISELIN, NJ, 08830 |
(201) 283-1200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CRANFORD, NJ US, located 4.7 miles from ZCTA5 07065. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.2° | 25.1° | 32.6° | 3.73" | 7.0" |
| February | 43.0° | 26.8° | 34.9° | 3.26" | 8.2" |
| March | 50.7° | 33.2° | 41.9° | 4.39" | 5.0" |
| April | 62.5° | 42.7° | 52.6° | 4.05" | 0.3" |
| May | 71.9° | 52.5° | 62.2° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 62.4° | 71.6° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 67.6° | 76.7° | 5.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.3° | 66.1° | 75.2° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 59.2° | 68.1° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 46.7° | 56.1° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.0° | 37.5° | 46.2° | 3.63" | 0.1" |
| December | 44.8° | 30.5° | 37.6° | 4.48" | 5.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Avenel CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Colonia CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Linden city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Carteret borough | Borough | 3.2 mi | — |
| Iselin CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 07065. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.