ZIP Code 07033
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Kenilworth · Union County · New Jersey
- Population
- 7,914
- Median income
- $118,611
- Median home value
- $522,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.5%
- Land area
- 5.6 sq mi
1,421/sq mi
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 88% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
New York
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.
- Construction
Construction
67 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
58 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07033?
38.5
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
19.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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