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Rahway, NJ
City in Union County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07065.
Population
30,109
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
7,728
ZIP codes
1
Rahway and its ZIP codes
Rahway at a glance
- Rahway is about 6.1 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 32nd among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $91,461, 12% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $386,400 (15% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,845 a month.
Local data for Rahway, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rahway, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,461
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$386,400
Median rent
$1,845/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,751), Puerto Ricans (2,377), Polish Americans (2,076).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Rahway.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,755
231,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,152
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $4,637 per person
PPP loans
$77.4M
999 loans, 8,123 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rahway, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.0%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit8.3%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rahway, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,566
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rahway, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Rahway
1 in or overlapping Rahway. Population shown
Cities near Rahway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AvenelCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3.4 |
| ColoniaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 4 |
| LindenCity | 2.4 mi | 10.7 |
| RoselleBorough | 3 mi | 2.6 |
| CarteretBorough | 3.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Port ReadingCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2 |
| IselinCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.2 |
| CranfordCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| GarwoodBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Roselle ParkBorough | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| WoodbridgeCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.6 |
| SewarenCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Menlo Park TerraceCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| KenilworthBorough | 4.7 mi | 2.1 |
| WestfieldTown | 4.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Kean UniversityCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rahway, NJ in?
- Rahway is in Union County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Rahway, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rahway include 07065.
- What is the population of Rahway, NJ?
- About 30,109 people live in Rahway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rahway?
- Nearby places include Avenel (1.8 mi), Colonia (2.3 mi), Linden (2.4 mi), Roselle (3 mi), Carteret (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023