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 High-density area
- $118,611
- Median income Above-median income area
- $522,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07033 (Kenilworth, NJ) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.0 in 2023 to 290.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,675. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $522,200 (1% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,023; 74.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 07033 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$55,675
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07033 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Kenilworth, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$118,611 Top 43% higher than 57% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,027housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 07083
Union (07083)
53,053 residents
- 07208
Elizabeth (07208)
31,219 residents
- 07040
Maplewood (07040)
23,876 residents
- 07016
Cranford (07016)
22,625 residents
- 07203 21,085
Roselle (07203)
21,085 residents
- 07081 15,808
Springfield (07081)
15,808 residents
- 07204 13,297
Roselle Park (07204)
13,297 residents
- 07033 7,914
Kenilworth (07033)
7,914 residents
- 07041 6,868
Millburn (07041)
6,868 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07033 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07041
Millburn (07041)
$202,750 median income
- 07040
Maplewood (07040)
$173,500 median income
- 07016
Cranford (07016)
$155,972 median income
- 07081
Springfield (07081)
$155,906 median income
- 07083
Union (07083)
$121,887 median income
- 07033
Kenilworth (07033)
$118,611 median income
- 07027
Garwood (07027)
$110,670 median income
- 07204
Roselle Park (07204)
$109,679 median income
- 07088
Vauxhall (07088)
$93,240 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07033, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,914 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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