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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
$250,001
Median income
$975,200
Median home value
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 $250,001 (105% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $108,861. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. The typical home here is valued at $975,200 (89% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,220 monthly, and 85.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 07043 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 07043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montclair, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07043.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07043?

42.0

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 5.2%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+105% vs state

$108,861

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

41.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07043 ranks nationally

Montclair, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 87.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,577

Total Housing Units

4,258

Occupied Units

319

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$975,200

Median Home Value

+89% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07043 ranks #8 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 07043 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 07043 ranks the highest 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
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

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 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 $250,001, 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.

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