Linden city, NJ

ZIP 07036 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Linden city, NJ (07036)

Median Income

$89,942

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,903

Wealth inflow

Population

45,101

Unemployment

8.4%

4.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,903 for ZIP 07036 (Linden city, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.4%+126% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.4%-28% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.6%-1% vs US avg

1,290

Establishments

18,847

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction8.2%
Manufacturing7.3%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Retail trade10.8%
Transportation, utilities11.0%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.6%
Professional, scientific, management9.9%
Education, health care, social24.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.8%
Other services5.6%
Public administration5.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 07036 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.7%, median income rose 3.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.7%.

Median Income

$89,942

+20% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate