07040 ZIP Code
Maplewood, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07040 |
| City/Town: | Maplewood |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,384 |
| Median Household Income: | $165,681 |
| Per Capita Income: | $70,201 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,751 |
| Median Home Value: | $638,000 |
| Land Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7336, -74.2712 |
Population Information (07040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,384 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,045 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,339 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,663 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,243 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,920 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,507 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,561 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,636 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,559 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,986 | 15.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,993 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,466 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,521 | 6.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 969 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 360 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $638,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,990 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,751 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,401 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 350 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,467 | 77.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,934 | 23.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,490 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 397 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 347 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,582 | 9.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,207 | 13.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 716 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,954 | 36.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,287 | 32.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 68.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $165,681 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $221,030 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $208,868 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $70,201 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,277 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,232 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,036 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,054 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,544 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,929 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 755 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,783 | 54.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,494 | 33.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 185 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 764 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 851 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,307 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,569 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,016 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 396 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 284 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 125 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,211 | 4.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07040 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 190 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 111 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 180 | 2.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 191 | 2.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 468 | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 822 | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 737 | 8.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,205 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 856 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,641 | 43.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07040 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,604 | 49.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 287 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,770 | 20.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 167 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 509 | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,793 | 21.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07040 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 576 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 749 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 190 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 997 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 563 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 892 | 6.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,410 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,214 | 16.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,628 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,114 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 434 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 461 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,319 | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,191 | 83.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,115 | 20.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,056 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07040 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,474 | 89.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,902 | 22.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,525 | 18.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 288 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 337 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 197 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07040 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,341 | 61.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 389 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,622 | 18.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 193 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 70 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 316 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 820 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07040 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 400 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 198 | 2.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 254 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 329 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 133 | 1.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 837 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 776 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 972 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,828 | 55.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07040 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 141 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 952 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,575 | 18.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,940 | 33.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,979 | 22.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,164 | 13.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07040 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,404 | 76.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 93 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 888 | 10.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 844 | 10.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 123 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07040 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 627 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,881 | 34.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,714 | 44.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,179 | 14.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07040 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 35 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 63 | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 536 | 8.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,515 | 23.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,384 | 52.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 925 | 14.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,733 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,990 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.15 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (07040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,401 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,053 | 60.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,942 | 35.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 980 | 11.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,076 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,936 | 46.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,173 | 25.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07040 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,634 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,699 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,293 | 54.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 179 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 388 | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,627 | 27.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07040 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,943 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 742 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 535 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,215 | 40.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,546 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,905 | 24.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,559 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 450 | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,375 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,581 | 6.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 229 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 846 | 53.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 506 | 32.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07040 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,666 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,475 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,227 | 49.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,167 | 47.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 755 | 30.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 81 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,061 | 79.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 557 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,323 | 955.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,323 | 955.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,323 | 955.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 888 | 159.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,000 | 179.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,829 | 507.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 157 | 28.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07040 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,721 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,619 | 78.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,102 | 21.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,177 | 5.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,649 | 11.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 245 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,031 | 4.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07040 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,401 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,235 | 98.0% | 89.4% |
Maplewood, NJ07040