07042 ZIP Code
Montclair, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07042 |
| City/Town: | Montclair |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,945 |
| Median Household Income: | $130,329 |
| Per Capita Income: | $72,324 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,683 |
| Median Home Value: | $673,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8135, -74.2190 |
Population Information (07042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,945 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,271 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,674 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,106 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,492 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,144 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,897 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,131 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,843 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,763 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,324 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,563 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,843 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,428 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 952 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 459 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $673,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,956 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,683 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,925 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 758 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,592 | 51.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,333 | 48.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,175 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 143 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 348 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,597 | 13.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,262 | 11.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,219 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,591 | 34.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,015 | 31.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $130,329 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $197,309 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $187,784 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $72,324 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,879 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,146 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 733 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,715 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,877 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,204 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,019 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,574 | 54.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,230 | 26.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,727 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 524 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,890 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,806 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,771 | 10.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 219 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 687 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 117 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,748 | 6.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07042 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 426 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 136 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 650 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 505 | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 527 | 4.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,046 | 9.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,194 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,452 | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,239 | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,750 | 34.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07042 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,466 | 49.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 966 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,087 | 13.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 414 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 149 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,829 | 25.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07042 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 335 | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,187 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 252 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,313 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 480 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,069 | 7.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,761 | 11.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,680 | 17.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,217 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 725 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 631 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 475 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (07042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,927 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,119 | 82.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,395 | 23.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 885 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07042 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,402 | 86.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,754 | 25.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,080 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 352 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 206 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 468 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07042 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,437 | 38.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 400 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,579 | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,272 | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,103 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 983 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,905 | 16.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07042 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 577 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 579 | 5.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 338 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 435 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 681 | 5.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 724 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 887 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 803 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,659 | 57.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07042 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 447 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,719 | 23.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,329 | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,993 | 17.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,433 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,762 | 15.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07042 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,181 | 74.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 370 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,271 | 11.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 841 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 91 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 171 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07042 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,071 | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,197 | 47.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,677 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 980 | 9.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07042 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 93 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 20 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 15 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 33 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 322 | 5.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,376 | 24.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,398 | 42.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,335 | 23.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,956 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (07042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,925 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,604 | 42.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,244 | 20.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,993 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,561 | 32.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,505 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,791 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07042 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,611 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,502 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,951 | 46.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 176 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 786 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,237 | 39.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07042 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,452 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 258 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 403 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,705 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,993 | 30.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,093 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,659 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 673 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,812 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,496 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 189 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,199 | 48.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,108 | 44.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07042 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,622 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,057 | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,554 | 38.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,359 | 58.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,423 | 35.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 144 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,031 | 85.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 619 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,914 | 632.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,914 | 632.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,914 | 632.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 796 | 128.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 489 | 79.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 72 | 11.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,272 | 205.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 45 | 7.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07042 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,839 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,321 | 82.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,518 | 17.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,496 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,557 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 728 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 737 | 2.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07042 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,925 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,470 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Montclair, NJ07042