PlainZIP

Kenilworth, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07033

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

7,914
1,421/sq mi
$118,611
Median income
$522,200
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kenilworth pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
1,421
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07033 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey, home to 7,914 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 1,421 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07033 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 07033 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Union 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 07033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenilworth, NJ

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 07033 ranks nationally

Kenilworth, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,611 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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 07033 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 07033 ranks #8 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 07033 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 07033 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Union County

07083 standard
Union, NJ
Pop: 53,053
07060 standard
Plainfield, NJ
Pop: 44,998
07036 standard
Linden, NJ
Pop: 41,970
07202 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 40,849
07208 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 31,219
07090 standard
Westfield, NJ
Pop: 30,338

Related Areas

Union County Kenilworth, NJ New Jersey

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.

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