Montclair, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07043
Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,138
- 1,809/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $975,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 83.8%
- 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 low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,809
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07043 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 07043 (Montclair, NJ) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.7 in 2023 to 309.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07043 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, home to 12,138 residents across 6.7 square miles, a density of 1,809 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07043 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (105% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $108,861. The poverty rate is 1.8%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $975,200 (89% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,220.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07043 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 07043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montclair, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07043.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 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 07043, 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
12,138
Population
6.7
Area (sq mi)
1,809
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07043?
42.0
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
10.9%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+105% vs state ZIP avg
$108,861
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
41.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07043 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)
$250,000 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
4,577housing units
4,577
Total Housing Units
4,258
Occupied Units
319
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$975,200
Median Home Value
+89% vs state ZIP avg
$2,220
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07043 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 206 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 224 |
| 2022 | +6.3% | 238 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 277 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 309 |
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 378 business establishments in ZIP 07043, employing approximately 2,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,172,000.
378
Businesses
2,429
Employees
$100.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 10.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.6% |
| Information | 9 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.3% |
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 07043 vs 07009 →
ZIP 07043 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
- 07110
Nutley (07110)
28,351 residents
- 07013
Clifton (07013)
27,051 residents
- 07424
Little Falls (07424)
26,222 residents
- 07042
Montclair (07042)
25,599 residents
- 07044 13,584
Verona (07044)
13,584 residents
- 07009 12,411
Cedar Grove (07009)
12,411 residents
- 07043 12,138
Montclair (07043)
12,138 residents
- 07012 11,703
Clifton (07012)
11,703 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07043 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07043 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
- 07042
Montclair (07042)
$122,847 median income
- 07110
Nutley (07110)
$119,646 median income
- 07014
Clifton (07014)
$119,545 median income
- 07013
Clifton (07013)
$116,273 median income
- 07424
Little Falls (07424)
$105,050 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07043 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07009 | Cedar Grove, NJ | 12,411 | 1.7 mi |
| 07012 | Clifton, NJ | 11,703 | 2.1 mi |
| 07028 | Glen Ridge, NJ | 7,618 | 2.8 mi |
| 07424 | Little Falls, NJ | 26,222 | 2.7 mi |
| 07042 | Montclair, NJ | 25,599 | 2.3 mi |
| 07003 | Bloomfield, NJ | 47,312 | 2.5 mi |
| 07013 | Clifton, NJ | 27,051 | 2.2 mi |
| 07044 | Verona, NJ | 13,584 | 2.4 mi |
| 07110 | Nutley, NJ | 28,351 | 2.9 mi |
| 07014 | Clifton, NJ | 5,184 | 3.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07043, 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 (12,138 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 07043 in?
ZIP code 07043 (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 07043?
ZIP code 07043 in Montclair, NJ has a population of 12,138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07043?
The median household income in ZIP 07043 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07043?
The median home value in ZIP 07043 is $975,200, which is 251% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07043 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07043?
ZIP code 07043 has 378 business establishments employing approximately 2,429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07043 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (66), Accommodation and food services (60), Other services (except public administration) (49). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07043?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07043 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 07043?
In ZIP code 07043, 87.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.8% 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 07043?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07043 is 41.5 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 07043?
In ZIP code 07043, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07043 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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