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Glen Ridge, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07028

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

7,618
2,289/sq mi
$247,361
Median income
$833,600
Median home value
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glen Ridge pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,289
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07028 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07028 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey, home to 7,618 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 2,289 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07028 skews affluent, with a median household income of $247,361 (103% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $94,921. Poverty here runs at 1.1%, with unemployment measured at 7.6%. The typical home here is valued at $833,600 (61% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,755 monthly, and 91.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 07028 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Essex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 07028

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Ridge, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07028.

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 07028, Glen Ridge, 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

7,618

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

2,289

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07028?

40.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$247,361

Median Household Income

+103% vs state

$94,921

Per Capita Income

1.1%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

35.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07028 ranks nationally

Glen Ridge, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$247,361 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 90.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,612

Total Housing Units

2,533

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

3.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$833,600

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$2,755

Median Rent

1938

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

318

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+218%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07028 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 214
2021 +11.2% 238
2022 +13.2% 269
2023 +9.5% 295
2024 +7.7% 318

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 135 business establishments in ZIP 07028, employing approximately 1,083 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,585,000.

135

Businesses

1,083

Employees

$107.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 25.9%
Health care and social assistance 34 25.2%
Construction 11 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.2%
Wholesale trade 5 3.7%
Finance and insurance 5 3.7%
Retail trade 4 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.0%
Information 3 2.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.2%

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 07028 vs 07042 →

ZIP 07028 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 07028 ranks #0 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 07028 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 07028 ranks #2 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
07042 Montclair, NJ 25,599 1.0 mi
07003 Bloomfield, NJ 47,312 1.0 mi
07017 East Orange, NJ 35,945 2.2 mi
07043 Montclair, NJ 12,138 2.8 mi
07109 Belleville, NJ 35,897 2.3 mi
07107 Newark, NJ 37,650 3.1 mi
07018 East Orange, NJ 28,322 3.4 mi
07110 Nutley, NJ 28,351 2.7 mi
07050 Orange, NJ 30,074 2.9 mi
07044 Verona, NJ 13,584 2.8 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 Glen Ridge, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07028 in? ▼
ZIP code 07028 (Glen Ridge) 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 07028? ▼
ZIP code 07028 in Glen Ridge, NJ has a population of 7,618 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07028? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07028 is $247,361, which is 224% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07028? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07028 is $833,600, which is 200% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07028? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07028 is White at 74.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07028? ▼
ZIP code 07028 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 1,083 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07028? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07028 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Health care and social assistance (34), Construction (11). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07028? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07028 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 07028? ▼
In ZIP code 07028, 90.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.3% 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 07028? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07028 is 35.9 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 07028? ▼
In ZIP code 07028, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07028? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07028 is 1.1% 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.