07016 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07016, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07016 is a zip code in Union County, New Jersey, which covers Cranford, with a total population of 23,823 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 07016 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07016.

The estimated population of people living in 07016 is 23,823, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07016 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,823
 -0.89% -0.62%
2020
24,036
+0.09%
-
2019
24,014
+0.55%
-
2018
23,882
 -0.38% -
2017
23,972
 - -

Population of 07016 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07016 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
86.2%
81.5%
 +5.77%
Black/African American
1.6%
2.8%
 -42.86%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.5%
10%
 -25.00%
Asian
2.8%
3.1%
 -9.68%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.2%
 +8.33%
Other
0.6%
1.4%
 -57.14%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07016 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 07016 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07016 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07016 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 -0.93% 40.2 -0.99% 46 0%
2020 43.1 +0.47% 40.6 -2.4% 46 +4.78%
2019 42.9 +1.42% 41.6 +0.97% 43.9 +1.15%
2018 42.3 -1.4% 41.2 -0.48% 43.4 -1.14%
2017 42.9 - 41.4 - 43.9 -

The median age of the 07016 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 07016 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,436 +20.17% 1,295 +1.9% 1,743 1,310
10 to 19 1,597 -5.2% 1,430 +8.24% 1,512 1,539
20 to 29 1,282 -3.03% 1,156 -35.1% 1,231 791
30 to 39 1,334 +7.28% 1,648 -3.77% 1,431 1,577
40 to 49 1,715 -11.16% 1,757 -13.59% 1,520 1,520
50 to 59 1,846 +11.25% 1,784 -5.72% 2,049 1,674
60 to 69 1,363 -14.07% 1,327 -1.29% 1,177 1,304
70+ 1,142 +6.06% 1,860 +19.46% 1,204 2,241

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07016 zip code is $139,394.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 07016.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $176,714.00
  • 45 to 64
    $177,756.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,135.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07016 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 07016, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 07016 is currently $172,296.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

28.65% of households in 07016 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 07016 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.29%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    28.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07016 is $66,365.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07016 by the total population of 07016.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07016 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07016 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    23.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.83%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07016 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07016 zip over the age of 16 is 19,082.

Of those people, a total of 68.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 07016 is 65.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 07016 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,363 28.80% 26.50%
20 to 24 years 908 82.40% 16.10%
25 to 29 years 1,114 92.40% 6.40%
30 to 34 years 1,344 89.70% 1.70%
35 to 44 years 3,216 95.00% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 3,636 90.40% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 1,575 87.60% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 1,432 73.00% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 2,035 35.80% 4.10%
75 years and over 2,459 9.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07016. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,311 69.00% 4.00%
Black or African American 377 39.50% 16.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 604 73.50% 5.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 348 74.40% 20.10%
Two or more races 442 66.30% 0.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,312 63.10% 5.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,522 69.40% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07016 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 07016 is 12,493, with median earnings of $77,290.00.

Women in 07016 are earning approximately 73.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,493 $77,290.00
Male 6,530 $92,128.00
Female 5,963 $67,550.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07016 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,010 $116,827.00
Business and Financial 1,197 $88,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 345 $107,026.00
Architecture and Engineering 379 $120,885.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 265 $92,292.00
Community and Social Service 268 $37,248.00
Legal 469 $136,685.00
Educational and Library 1,631 $60,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 558 $84,605.00
Healthcare Practitioners 712 $95,526.00
Healthcare Support 46 $48,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 160 $157,535.00
Law Enforcement 152 $120,882.00
Food Preparation and Serving 355 $17,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 89 $35,893.00
Personal Care and Service 287 $14,760.00
Sales 1,105 $64,951.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,220 $61,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 412 $77,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 306 $66,923.00
Production 121 $76,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 245 $17,330.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07016 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 07016.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,260 $115,577.00 750 $128,000.00
Business and Financial 574 $108,611.00 623 $72,569.00
Computer and Mathematical 265 $133,657.00 80 $90,278.00
Architecture and Engineering 288 $122,083.00 91 $118,203.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 181 $68,750.00 84 $94,167.00
Community and Social Service 180 $36,619.00 88 $70,500.00
Legal 190 $116,250.00 279 $146,806.00
Educational and Library 333 $39,010.00 1,298 $61,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 256 $106,250.00 302 $84,079.00
Healthcare Practitioners 263 $108,375.00 449 $85,188.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 40 $34,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 151 $157,691.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 142 $120,882.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 156 $40,870.00 199 $14,042.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 89 $35,893.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $16,250.00 255 $14,760.00
Sales 734 $83,804.00 371 $42,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 407 $82,569.00 813 $53,977.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 386 $78,600.00 26 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 306 $66,923.00 0 $0.00
Production 70 $101,346.00 51 $65,905.00
Transportation and Material Moving 155 $12,107.00 90 $81,250.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,029 households in 07016, with an average household size of 2.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,382 families living in the 07016 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 07016:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,313 396 673 2,647
Average Household Size 3.3 2.7 2.87 1.15
Total Families 5,313 396 673 0
Average Household Size 3.29 2.46 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 6,382 families living in 07016, 2.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07016:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,265 housing units in 07016.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,029 97.45%
Vacant 236 2.55%

19.34% of the total 9,265 housing units in 07016 are rental units. This is approximately 1,792 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,160 are occupied by the owner - or 77.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07016 is $1,796.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07016 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    77
  • Less than $500
    132
  • $500 to $999
    118
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    186
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    777
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    241
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    125
  • $3,000 or more
    213

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07016 is $538,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07016 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    48
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    33
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    61
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    287
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,626
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,974
  • $1,000,000 or more
    123

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07016. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07016 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,886
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,455
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,403
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,074
  • 1970 to 1979
    402
  • 1980 to 1989
    374
  • 1990 to 1999
    221
  • 2000 to 2009
    162
  • 2010 to 2013
    277
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 07016 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    491
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,722
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,791
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,025

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07016 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07016 that commute to work in a particular way.

35.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07016.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    242
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    934
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    969
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    961
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,143
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    632
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,176
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    368
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    526
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,258
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,746
  • 90 or more minutes
    547

Summary

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