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Maplewood, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07040

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

23,876
2,646/sq mi
$173,500
Median income
$720,700
Median home value
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
2,646
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07040 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maplewood, Essex County, New Jersey, with 23,876 residents across 9.0 square miles, a density of 2,646 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07040 skews affluent, with a median household income of $173,500 (42% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $76,292. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $720,700 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $2,269 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 39 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Essex County, letting you compare 07040 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 07040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maplewood, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07040.

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 07040, Maplewood, 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

23,876

Population

9.0

Area (sq mi)

2,646

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07040?

38.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

22.1%

Foreign-Born

White 52.2%
African American 28.6%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$173,500

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$76,292

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

38.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07040 ranks nationally

Maplewood, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$173,500 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,051

Total Housing Units

8,662

Occupied Units

389

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$720,700

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$2,269

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07040 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 227
2021 +9.0% 247
2022 +9.4% 270
2023 +8.5% 293
2024 +11.6% 327

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 550 business establishments in ZIP 07040, employing approximately 4,783 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,068,000.

550

Businesses

4,783

Employees

$245.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 84 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 83 15.1%
Retail trade 66 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 59 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 49 8.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 36 6.5%
Construction 32 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.0%
Finance and insurance 19 3.5%
Manufacturing 18 3.3%
Wholesale trade 18 3.3%
Educational services 18 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 2.9%
Information 15 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 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 07040 vs 07079 →

ZIP 07040 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 07040 ranks #6 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 07040 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 07040 ranks #3 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
07079 South Orange, NJ 16,316 1.4 mi
07088 Vauxhall, NJ 3,606 1.2 mi
07083 Union, NJ 53,053 2.5 mi
07041 Millburn, NJ 6,868 1.7 mi
07111 Irvington, NJ 53,942 2.0 mi
07106 Newark, NJ 31,298 2.2 mi
07052 West Orange, NJ 46,182 4.1 mi
07204 Roselle Park, NJ 13,297 4.5 mi
07033 Kenilworth, NJ 7,914 3.8 mi
07050 Orange, NJ 30,074 3.2 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 Maplewood, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07040 in? ▼
ZIP code 07040 (Maplewood) 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 07040? ▼
ZIP code 07040 in Maplewood, NJ has a population of 23,876 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07040 is $173,500, which is 127% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07040 is $720,700, which is 159% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07040 is White at 52.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07040? ▼
ZIP code 07040 has 550 business establishments employing approximately 4,783 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07040 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (84), Health care and social assistance (83), Retail trade (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07040? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07040 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 07040? ▼
In ZIP code 07040, 81.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.7% 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 07040? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07040 is 38.5 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 07040? ▼
In ZIP code 07040, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07040 is 3.3% 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.