PlainZIP

Cedar Grove, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07009

Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,411
1,131/sq mi
$151,625
Median income
$633,900
Median home value
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cedar Grove pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,131
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07009 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cedar Grove, Essex County, New Jersey, home to 12,411 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 1,131 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07009 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,625 (24% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $68,009. Local economic indicators show a 4.1% poverty rate alongside 8.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $633,900 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,896 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07009, plus 6 more within Essex County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Grove, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07009.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07009, Cedar Grove, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,411

Population

11.0

Area (sq mi)

1,131

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07009?

42.2

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.7%
African American 3.8%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$151,625

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$68,009

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07009 ranks nationally

Cedar Grove, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$151,625 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,205

Total Housing Units

4,992

Occupied Units

213

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$633,900

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,896

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.9%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07009 have increased 17.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 184
2021 +7.8% 199
2022 +7.6% 214
2023 +3.2% 220
2024 +17.9% 260

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 343 business establishments in ZIP 07009, employing approximately 4,813 people with a combined annual payroll of $319,169,000.

343

Businesses

4,813

Employees

$319.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 57 16.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 37 10.8%
Construction 33 9.6%
Retail trade 32 9.3%
Manufacturing 26 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 22 6.4%
Wholesale trade 16 4.7%
Finance and insurance 16 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.3%
Information 5 1.5%
Educational services 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07009 vs 07044 →

ZIP 07009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07009 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07009 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07044 Verona, NJ 13,584 1.8 mi
07043 Montclair, NJ 12,138 1.7 mi
07424 Little Falls, NJ 26,222 2.2 mi
07042 Montclair, NJ 25,599 3.0 mi
07512 Totowa, NJ 10,804 3.3 mi
07006 Caldwell, NJ 24,812 2.8 mi
07013 Clifton, NJ 27,051 3.1 mi
07028 Glen Ridge, NJ 7,618 3.8 mi
07012 Clifton, NJ 11,703 3.7 mi
07021 Essex Fells, NJ 2,091 3.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

07111 standard
Irvington, NJ
Pop: 53,942
07104 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 50,478
07003 standard
Bloomfield, NJ
Pop: 47,312
07105 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 46,983
07052 standard
West Orange, NJ
Pop: 46,182
07107 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 37,650

Related Areas

Essex County Cedar Grove, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07009 in? ▼
ZIP code 07009 (Cedar Grove) is located in Essex County, New Jersey. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07009? ▼
ZIP code 07009 in Cedar Grove, NJ has a population of 12,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07009? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07009 is $151,625, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07009? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07009 is $633,900, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07009? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07009 is White at 77.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07009? ▼
ZIP code 07009 has 343 business establishments employing approximately 4,813 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07009? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07009 are: Health care and social assistance (57), Professional, scientific, and technical services (52), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07009? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07009 increased by 17.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07009? ▼
In ZIP code 07009, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07009? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07009 is 34.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07009? ▼
In ZIP code 07009, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07009? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07009 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.