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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
$122,847
Median income
$821,700
Median home value
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $82,808. Poverty here runs at 10.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. Housing costs here run $821,700 for a typical home value (59% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,052 a month; 46.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 07042 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 07042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montclair, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07042.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07042?

39.1

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 50.7%
African American 24.9%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

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

$82,808

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07042 ranks nationally

Montclair, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,847 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 80.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,025

Total Housing Units

11,549

Occupied Units

476

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.7%
Renter 53.3%

$821,700

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07042 ranks #7 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 07042 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 07042 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
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

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 Montclair, NJ New Jersey

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.

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