| ZIP Code | 07036 |
| ZIP Code Name | Linden |
| Primary County | Union County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 44,931 |
| Area Code(s) | 908 |
| Current Time | EDT |
07036 is a United States ZIP Code located in Linden New Jersey. Portions of 07036 are also in Rahway and Avenel and Elizabeth and Clark Township and Cranford Township and Woodbridge Township and Winfield Township. 07036 is entirely within Union County. 07036 is within Metro New York City.
07036 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in New Jersey based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 07036 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 07036 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 07036 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 07036 is 5.6%.
| Population | 44,931 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.75% |
| Population Density | 3,982 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,449 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $79,129 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $54,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 5.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 43.14% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 44.72% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,584 | 43.11% |
| Black | 12,884 | 25.73% |
| Hispanic | 13,888 | 27.74% |
| Asian | 1,549 | 3.09% |
| Native American | 127 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 34 | 0.07% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,134 | 18.65% |
| Black | 1,992 | 32.76% |
| Hispanic | 2,771 | 45.58% |
| Asian | 157 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,449 | 5.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,183 | 12.54% |
| High School Diploma | 11,319 | 44.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 882 | 3.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 923 | 3.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,421 | 17.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,652 | 6.51% |
| Masters Degree | 1,249 | 4.92% |
| Professional Degree | 225 | 0.89% |
| Doctorate Degree | 81 | 0.32% |
| Coordinates | 40.62535477,-74.23937225 |
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| Region | Metro New York City |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 11 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 64e - Glaciated Triassic Lowlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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