ZIP Code 07033

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Kenilworth · Union County · New Jersey

Population
7,914

1,421/sq mi

Median income
$118,611

▲ 55% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$522,200

▲ 88% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.5%

Median age 38.5

Land area
5.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 07033 in Kenilworth, New Jersey has a population of 7,914. The median household income is $118,611, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $522,200, 88% above the US average. 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07033 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.6 square miles in Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 7,914 residents, producing a population density of 1,421 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07033 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07033 sits at $118,611 (3% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $55,675. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $522,200 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $2,023 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07033 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07033 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07033.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07033, Kenilworth, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,914

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

1,421

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07033?

38.5

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

19.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%

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?

$118,611

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$55,675

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,027

Total Housing Units

2,842

Occupied Units

185

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$522,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$2,023

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

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

+13.0%

YoY Change (2024)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07033 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 198
2021 +7.2% 212
2022 +14.1% 242
2023 +6.3% 257
2024 +13.0% 290

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 442 business establishments in ZIP 07033, employing approximately 8,350 people with a combined annual payroll of $610,907,000.

442

Businesses

8,350

Employees

$610.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 67 15.2%
Wholesale trade 58 13.1%
Manufacturing 50 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 44 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 37 8.4%
Retail trade 34 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 7.2%
Health care and social assistance 23 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 19 4.3%
Finance and insurance 13 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.0%
Educational services 8 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%

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 07033 vs 07204 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
07204 Roselle Park, NJ 13,297 1.5 mi
07083 Union, NJ 53,053 1.5 mi
07016 Cranford, NJ 22,625 1.7 mi
07088 Vauxhall, NJ 3,606 2.8 mi
07203 Roselle, NJ 21,085 2.3 mi
07041 Millburn, NJ 6,868 3.2 mi
07081 Springfield, NJ 15,808 2.4 mi
07027 Garwood, NJ 4,226 2.6 mi
07208 Elizabeth, NJ 31,219 3.4 mi
07040 Maplewood, NJ 23,876 3.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07033 in?
ZIP code 07033 (Kenilworth) is located in Union County, New Jersey. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07033?
ZIP code 07033 in Kenilworth, NJ has a population of 7,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07033?
The median household income in ZIP 07033 is $118,611, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07033?
The median home value in ZIP 07033 is $522,200, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07033 is White at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07033?
ZIP code 07033 has 442 business establishments employing approximately 8,350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07033 are: Construction (67), Wholesale trade (58), Manufacturing (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07033 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 07033?
In ZIP code 07033, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 07033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07033 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07033?
In ZIP code 07033, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07033 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kenilworth, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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