ZIP Code 07042 Demographics & Data

About Montclair, NJ (ZIP Code 07042)

New Jersey

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 07042

The 07042 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Montclair, NJ in Essex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 26,293. In this New Jersey region, an estimated 63.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $65,133. Approximately 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $108,708. The median age in ZIP Code 07042 is approximately 39.8 years, and 16.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 07042

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 07042 is 26,293.

Montclair, NJ

The 07042 ZIP Code is associated with Montclair, NJ in Essex County.

Area Codes associated with 07042

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 07042 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 07042.

Sunrise / Sunset in 07042

Sunrise: 6:43 am
Sunset: 4:39 pm
Sunrise in 07042 6:43 am
Sunrise in 07042 4:39 pm

Weather forecast for 07042

This Afternoon's forecast for 07042: Mostly cloudy. High near 46, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 07042

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 07042 Fair

Internet in 07042

An estimated 94.2% of households in ZIP Code 07042 have a computer, while about 89.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 07042

The gender split in ZIP Code 07042 is an estimated 47.8% male and approximately 52.2% female.

Health Insurance in 07042

Approximately 7.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 07042 (Montclair, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 07042

The median household income in ZIP Code 07042 is $108,708, while the region's mean household income is $160,971. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $65,133. The per capita income in ZIP Code 07042 of $65,133 is approximately 52.38% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 5.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 38.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.4% of the population in 07042 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.9% of 07042 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 07042. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 07042

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 12.0%
$200,000 or more per year 23.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 07042

In ZIP Code 07042, 95.9% of the population graduated high school, while 63.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 30.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.6% in this Essex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 07042

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.6%
Some college, no degree 13.0%
Associate's degree 4.7%
Bachelor's degree 33.2%
Graduate or professional degree 30.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 07042. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 07042

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 07042, 94.4% is one race, while 5.6% are two or more races. Approximately 11.7% of 07042 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 07042 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (62.4%), followed by Black or African American (33.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 07042

Industry Percent
White 62.4%
Black or African American 33.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 2.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 07042

In ZIP Code 07042, 83.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Essex County region.

Language Spoken in 07042

Language Spoken Percent
English only 83.9%
Spanish 7.8%
Other Indo-European languages 4.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.4%
Other languages 1.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 07042

The median home value in ZIP Code 07042 in July 2024 comes in at $1,062,612. The July 2024 value is approximately 5% higher than the $1,016,496 median value in February 2024, and 8% higher than the $982,085 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 07042, an estimated 57.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 7.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Essex County region.

Home Values in 07042

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $1,062,612
Jun 2024 $1,059,206
May 2024 $1,052,992
Apr 2024 $1,043,056
Mar 2024 $1,029,901
Feb 2024 $1,016,496
Jan 2024 $1,007,281
Dec 2023 $1,000,407
Nov 2023 $994,645
Oct 2023 $989,570
Sep 2023 $985,224
Aug 2023 $982,085

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 07042

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 57.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 07042. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 07042

Residents of ZIP Code 07042 are older than average. The median age of 39.8 years in ZIP Code 07042 is approximately 4.46% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 07042 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 07042 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 07042. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 07042

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.1%
5 to 9 years 6.2%
10 to 14 years 7.7%
15 to 19 years 5.7%
20 to 24 years 5.2%
25 to 34 years 14.5%
35 to 44 years 13.8%
45 to 54 years 14.1%
55 to 59 years 7.5%
60 to 64 years 7.1%
65 to 74 years 8.2%
75 to 84 years 3.5%
85 years and over 1.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 07042 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 07042. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 07042

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 07042 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 07042 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 07042 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 07042

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 07042. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 07042. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 07042

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 07042 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 07042 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 07042. This visualizes electricity rates in 07042 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 07042

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 07042 14.88¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 4.74¢/kWh
New Jersey 20.67¢/kWh 15.96¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 07042

Month ZIP Code 07042 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.81 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.72 3 6.31
Mar 4.97 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.56 5.13 7.3
May 5.25 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.64 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.83 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.62 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.51 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.56 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.06 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.42 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

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Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 07042

In 07042, 71.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 38.7 minutes. Approximately 28.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 07042 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 07042 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

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Job Industry Breakdown in 07042

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 1.7%
Manufacturing 5.7%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Retail trade 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.4%
Information 6.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 28.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.3%
Other services, except public administration 5.2%
Public administration 4.4%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 07042 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 07042, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 07042 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Essex County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 07042. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 07042

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 251
Credit reporting or credit repair services 142
Debt collection 26
Checking or savings account 23
Credit card or prepaid card 13
Other 40
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 07042

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 187
Improper use of your report 178
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 29
Managing an account 16
Attempts to collect debt not owed 14
Other 71
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 07042. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.