Montclair, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07042
Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,599
- 2,644/sq mi High-density area
- $122,847
- Median income Above-median income area
- $821,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montclair pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,644
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07042 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 07042 (Montclair, NJ) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 320.9 in 2023 to 343.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, with 25,599 residents across 9.7 square miles, a density of 2,644 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07042 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,847 (1% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $82,808. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $821,700 (59% above the average New Jersey ZIP), with only 46.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,052.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07042 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 07042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montclair, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07042.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
194 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
176 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
138 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
135 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 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 07042, Montclair, 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
25,599
Population
9.7
Area (sq mi)
2,644
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07042?
39.1
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
14.8%
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?
$122,847
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$82,808
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07042 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Montclair, 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)
$122,847 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
12,025housing units
12,025
Total Housing Units
11,549
Occupied Units
476
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$821,700
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$2,052
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
343
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+243%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07042 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 229 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 252 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 292 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 321 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 343 |
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 1,074 business establishments in ZIP 07042, employing approximately 10,744 people with a combined annual payroll of $691,270,000.
1,074
Businesses
10,744
Employees
$691.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 194 | 18.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 176 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 138 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 135 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 98 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 47 | 4.4% |
| Construction | 44 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 30 | 2.8% |
| Information | 29 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 07042 vs 07028 →
ZIP 07042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07003
Bloomfield (07003)
47,312 residents
- 07052
West Orange (07052)
46,182 residents
- 07017
East Orange (07017)
35,945 residents
- 07050
Orange (07050)
30,074 residents
- 07110
Nutley (07110)
28,351 residents
- 07018
East Orange (07018)
28,322 residents
- 07042
Montclair (07042)
25,599 residents
- 07044 13,584
Verona (07044)
13,584 residents
- 07009 12,411
Cedar Grove (07009)
12,411 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07042 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07043
Montclair (07043)
$250,000 median income
- 07028
Glen Ridge (07028)
$247,361 median income
- 07044
Verona (07044)
$161,843 median income
- 07009
Cedar Grove (07009)
$151,625 median income
- 07052
West Orange (07052)
$129,475 median income
- 07042
Montclair (07042)
$122,847 median income
- 07110
Nutley (07110)
$119,646 median income
- 07003
Bloomfield (07003)
$103,663 median income
- 07018 $62,564
East Orange (07018)
$62,564 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07042 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07028 | Glen Ridge, NJ | 7,618 | 1.0 mi |
| 07003 | Bloomfield, NJ | 47,312 | 1.6 mi |
| 07044 | Verona, NJ | 13,584 | 1.8 mi |
| 07043 | Montclair, NJ | 12,138 | 2.3 mi |
| 07017 | East Orange, NJ | 35,945 | 2.9 mi |
| 07009 | Cedar Grove, NJ | 12,411 | 3.0 mi |
| 07018 | East Orange, NJ | 28,322 | 4.0 mi |
| 07050 | Orange, NJ | 30,074 | 3.3 mi |
| 07110 | Nutley, NJ | 28,351 | 3.2 mi |
| 07052 | West Orange, NJ | 46,182 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07042, 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 (25,599 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 07042 in?
ZIP code 07042 (Montclair) 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 07042?
ZIP code 07042 in Montclair, NJ has a population of 25,599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07042?
The median household income in ZIP 07042 is $122,847, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07042?
The median home value in ZIP 07042 is $821,700, which is 195% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07042 is White at 50.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07042?
ZIP code 07042 has 1,074 business establishments employing approximately 10,744 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07042 are: Health care and social assistance (194), Professional, scientific, and technical services (176), Other services (except public administration) (138). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07042?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07042 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 07042?
In ZIP code 07042, 80.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.8% 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 07042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07042 is 33.4 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 07042?
In ZIP code 07042, approximately 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07042 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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