Rahway city, NJ

ZIP 07065 — 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 Rahway city, NJ (07065)

Median Income

$90,852

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,915

Wealth inflow

Population

29,748

Unemployment

7.4%

3.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,915 for ZIP 07065 (Rahway 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

7.4%+100% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.9%-36% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.7%-17% vs US avg

650

Establishments

9,639

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction3.8%
Manufacturing8.4%
Wholesale trade4.0%
Retail trade12.9%
Transportation, utilities9.9%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.3%
Professional, scientific, management12.1%
Education, health care, social20.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.0%
Other services4.8%
Public administration6.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 07065 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.2%, median income fell 0.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.3%.

Median Income

$90,852

+21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate