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 High-density area
- $173,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $720,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07040 (Maplewood, NJ) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 293.0 in 2023 to 326.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,292. The poverty rate is 3.3%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $720,700 (40% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,269.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07040 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 07040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maplewood, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07040.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07040?
38.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
22.1%
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?
$173,500
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$76,292
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
38.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07040 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Maplewood, 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)
$173,500 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
9,051housing units
9,051
Total Housing Units
8,662
Occupied Units
389
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$720,700
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07111
Irvington (07111)
53,942 residents
- 07083
Union (07083)
53,053 residents
- 07052
West Orange (07052)
46,182 residents
- 07106
Newark (07106)
31,298 residents
- 07050
Orange (07050)
30,074 residents
- 07040
Maplewood (07040)
23,876 residents
- 07079 16,316
South Orange (07079)
16,316 residents
- 07204 13,297
Roselle Park (07204)
13,297 residents
- 07033 7,914
Kenilworth (07033)
7,914 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07040 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07040 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
- 07079
South Orange (07079)
$195,417 median income
- 07040
Maplewood (07040)
$173,500 median income
- 07052
West Orange (07052)
$129,475 median income
- 07083
Union (07083)
$121,887 median income
- 07033
Kenilworth (07033)
$118,611 median income
- 07204
Roselle Park (07204)
$109,679 median income
- 07088
Vauxhall (07088)
$93,240 median income
- 07111 $61,609
Irvington (07111)
$61,609 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07040, 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 (23,876 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 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.
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