ZIP Code 07721

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Cliffwood · Monmouth County · New Jersey

Population
2,974

1,245/sq mi

Median income
$123,060

▲ 61% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$424,700

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
53.7%

Median age 30.9

Land area
2.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 07721 in Cliffwood, New Jersey has a population of 2,974. The median household income is $123,060, which is 61% above the national average. Median home value is $424,700, 53% above the US average. 53.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.4 square miles in Cliffwood, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The area is home to 2,974 residents, producing a population density of 1,245 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07721 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07721 sits at $123,060 (1% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,002. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $424,700 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,862 per month, and 58.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monmouth County, so you can benchmark 07721 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07721.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07721, Cliffwood, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,974

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

1,245

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07721?

30.9

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

19.2%

Foreign-Born

White 38.3%
African American 17.6%
Asian 17.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

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?

$123,060

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$50,002

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,603

Total Housing Units

1,603

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.8%
Renter 41.2%

$424,700

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,862

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07721 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.5% 196
2021 +17.1% 230
2022 +13.3% 261
2023 +16.8% 304
2024 -2.6% 296

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 64 business establishments in ZIP 07721, employing approximately 558 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,902,000.

64

Businesses

558

Employees

$25.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 20.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 9.4%
Retail trade 5 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.8%
Manufacturing 4 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.7%

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 07721 vs 07747 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
07747 Matawan, NJ 30,770 1.8 mi
07735 Keyport, NJ 19,569 1.9 mi
07730 Hazlet, NJ 17,396 3.2 mi
08879 South Amboy, NJ 23,537 3.0 mi
10307 Staten Island, NY 14,096 5.0 mi
08859 Parlin, NJ 21,526 4.0 mi
07751 Morganville, NJ 19,736 5.2 mi
07734 Keansburg, NJ 13,269 5.3 mi
10309 Staten Island, NY 32,519 6.6 mi
07733 Holmdel, NJ 16,849 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07721 in?
ZIP code 07721 (Cliffwood) is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Monmouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monmouth-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07721?
ZIP code 07721 in Cliffwood, NJ has a population of 2,974 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07721?
The median household income in ZIP 07721 is $123,060, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07721?
The median home value in ZIP 07721 is $424,700, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07721 is White at 38.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07721?
ZIP code 07721 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 558 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07721?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07721 are: Construction (13), Health care and social assistance (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07721?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07721 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 07721?
In ZIP code 07721, 75.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.7% 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 07721?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07721 is 31.6 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 07721?
In ZIP code 07721, approximately 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07721 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cliffwood, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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