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Belleville, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07109

Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,897
4,186/sq mi
$90,438
Median income
$420,800
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belleville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
4,186
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07109 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07109 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey, with 35,897 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 4,186 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07109 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,438 (26% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $44,387. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. Median home value sits at $420,800 (19% below the state average), median rent at $1,654 a month, and owner-occupancy at 56.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07109, plus 6 more within Essex County, give a clearer read than the 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 07109

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belleville, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07109.

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 07109, Belleville, 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

35,897

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

4,186

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07109?

42.3

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

38.4%

Foreign-Born

White 33.4%
African American 6.9%
Asian 8.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%

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?

$90,438

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$44,387

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07109 ranks nationally

Belleville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,438 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

14,997

Total Housing Units

14,249

Occupied Units

748

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.4%
Renter 43.6%

$420,800

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,654

Median Rent

1951

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)

335

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+235%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07109 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 221
2021 +11.0% 246
2022 +7.6% 264
2023 +13.6% 300
2024 +11.6% 335

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 742 business establishments in ZIP 07109, employing approximately 9,622 people with a combined annual payroll of $545,004,000.

742

Businesses

9,622

Employees

$545.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 115 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 114 15.4%
Retail trade 89 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 83 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 67 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 60 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 5.3%
Wholesale trade 38 5.1%
Manufacturing 32 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 2.7%
Finance and insurance 16 2.2%
Educational services 9 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.2%
Information 6 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 07109 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 07109 ranks #4 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 07109 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 07109 ranks #8 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
07110 Nutley, NJ 28,351 1.7 mi
07104 Newark, NJ 50,478 1.9 mi
07003 Bloomfield, NJ 47,312 1.7 mi
07031 North Arlington, NJ 15,392 1.9 mi
07028 Glen Ridge, NJ 7,618 2.3 mi
07071 Lyndhurst, NJ 20,554 2.7 mi
07012 Clifton, NJ 11,703 3.6 mi
07107 Newark, NJ 37,650 2.6 mi
07029 Harrison, NJ 16,026 3.6 mi
07014 Clifton, NJ 5,184 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 Belleville, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07109 in? ▼
ZIP code 07109 (Belleville) 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 07109? ▼
ZIP code 07109 in Belleville, NJ has a population of 35,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07109? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07109 is $90,438, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07109? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07109 is $420,800, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07109? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07109 is White at 33.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07109? ▼
ZIP code 07109 has 742 business establishments employing approximately 9,622 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07109? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07109 are: Construction (115), Health care and social assistance (114), Retail trade (89). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07109? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07109 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 07109? ▼
In ZIP code 07109, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 07109? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07109 is 32.2 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 07109? ▼
In ZIP code 07109, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07109? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07109 is 9.2% 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.