07205 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07205, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07205 is a zip code in Union County, New Jersey, which covers Hillside, with a total population of 22,319 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 07205 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07205.

The estimated population of people living in 07205 is 22,319, with a median age of 36.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07205 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,319
+1.66%
+1.13%
2020
21,955
+0.12%
-
2019
21,928
+0.15%
-
2018
21,895
 -0.79% -
2017
22,069
 - -

Population of 07205 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07205 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
19.9%
18.6%
 +6.99%
Black/African American
49.3%
53.7%
 -8.19%
Native
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
23.2%
17.3%
 +34.10%
Asian
2%
4.1%
 -51.22%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
2.4%
 -33.33%
Other
3.8%
3.7%
 +2.70%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07205 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 07205 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07205 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07205 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.9 +2.5% 33.7 +0.6% 39.8 +2.05%
2020 36 -2.7% 33.5 -0.3% 39 -1.02%
2019 37 -1.33% 33.6 -0.3% 39.4 -0.25%
2018 37.5 +1.08% 33.7 +0.3% 39.5 +2.86%
2017 37.1 - 33.6 - 38.4 -

The median age of the 07205 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 07205 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 1,333 -1.19% 1,342 +8.51% 1,310 1,444
10 to 19 1,256 +28.67% 1,273 -7.2% 1,653 1,171
20 to 29 1,984 -17.51% 1,759 +7.89% 1,648 1,877
30 to 39 1,347 +12.38% 1,679 -26.22% 1,492 1,271
40 to 49 1,304 -21.01% 1,760 -21.25% 1,041 1,414
50 to 59 1,495 +6.75% 1,532 +38.12% 1,587 2,204
60 to 69 1,124 -3% 1,259 -5.92% 1,083 1,178
70+ 553 +70.62% 1,069 -15% 1,041 905

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07205 zip code is $82,850.00.

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 07205.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,708.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,760.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,529.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07205 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 07205, 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 07205 is currently $107,043.00.

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.

10.15% of households in 07205 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 07205 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07205 is $36,322.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07205 by the total population of 07205.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07205 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07205 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
    11.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07205 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07205 zip over the age of 16 is 17,866.

Of those people, a total of 73.60% 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 07205 is 68.10%.

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 07205 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,125 50.10% 41.00%
20 to 24 years 1,536 75.70% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 1,989 89.50% 7.40%
30 to 34 years 1,690 84.90% 5.60%
35 to 44 years 2,273 93.70% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 3,249 87.60% 6.50%
55 to 59 years 1,797 80.50% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 1,332 69.70% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 1,698 42.10% 9.80%
75 years and over 1,177 11.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07205. 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 4,394 67.70% 9.20%
Black or African American 9,126 72.90% 7.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 428 71.30% 4.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,954 89.60% 5.50%
Two or more races 942 57.30% 6.50%
Hispanic or Latino 3,926 80.00% 6.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,579 66.70% 9.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07205 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 07205 is 12,164, with median earnings of $43,994.00.

Women in 07205 are earning approximately 88.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,164 $43,994.00
Male 5,730 $47,096.00
Female 6,434 $41,883.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07205 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 1,206 $63,069.00
Business and Financial 517 $54,688.00
Computer and Mathematical 208 $62,344.00
Architecture and Engineering 88 $53,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 87 $78,417.00
Community and Social Service 249 $64,375.00
Legal 47 $175,815.00
Educational and Library 690 $45,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 114 $54,700.00
Healthcare Practitioners 722 $59,483.00
Healthcare Support 672 $46,078.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 312 $12,288.00
Law Enforcement 112 $49,022.00
Food Preparation and Serving 545 $31,010.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 500 $32,411.00
Personal Care and Service 369 $25,813.00
Sales 896 $21,404.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,680 $44,401.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 115 $16,917.00
Construction and Extraction 413 $34,982.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 364 $53,083.00
Production 532 $33,485.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,059 $52,725.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07205 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 07205.

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 598 $76,964.00 608 $60,526.00
Business and Financial 142 $42,027.00 375 $54,863.00
Computer and Mathematical 208 $62,344.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $80,139.00 29 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 73 $67,250.00
Community and Social Service 43 $101,125.00 206 $54,250.00
Legal 47 $175,815.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $60,268.00 627 $45,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $106,875.00 90 $53,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 65 $47,813.00 657 $59,784.00
Healthcare Support 55 $42,292.00 617 $46,103.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 251 $11,547.00 61 $50,493.00
Law Enforcement 112 $49,022.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 343 $42,865.00 202 $12,426.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 176 $43,913.00 324 $31,830.00
Personal Care and Service 68 $53,333.00 301 $14,811.00
Sales 434 $31,875.00 462 $17,941.00
Office and Administrative Support 512 $46,724.00 1,168 $43,880.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 92 $26,667.00 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 405 $38,594.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 364 $53,083.00 0 $0.00
Production 261 $34,962.00 271 $31,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 860 $57,075.00 199 $30,640.00

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 7,191 households in 07205, with an average household size of 3.1 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 5,512 families living in the 07205 zip code with an average family size of 3.45 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 07205:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,266 563 1,683 1,679
Average Household Size 3.69 3.29 3.71 1.28
Total Families 3,266 563 1,683 0
Average Household Size 3.61 2.96 3.29 0

Poverty

Of the 5,512 families living in 07205, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07205:

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 7,682 housing units in 07205.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,191 93.61%
Vacant 491 6.39%

27.10% of the total 7,682 housing units in 07205 are rental units. This is approximately 2,082 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,026 are occupied by the owner - or 65.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07205 is $1,424.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07205 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
    83
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    282
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    896
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    503
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    255
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    129
  • $3,000 or more
    17

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07205 is $300,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07205 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    150
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    24
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    141
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    373
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,821
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,173
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    344
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07205. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07205 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,695
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,345
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,680
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,024
  • 1970 to 1979
    488
  • 1980 to 1989
    154
  • 1990 to 1999
    137
  • 2000 to 2009
    103
  • 2010 to 2013
    44
  • 2014 or later
    12

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 07205 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    523
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,285
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,770
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,613

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07205 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07205 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07205.

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
    128
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    545
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,584
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,847
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,176
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    769
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,767
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    430
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    587
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,193
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    881
  • 90 or more minutes
    310

Summary

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