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Brookdale, NJ
Census-designated place in Essex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07003.
Population
9,960
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
6,215
ZIP codes
1
Brookdale and its ZIP codes
Brookdale at a glance
- Brookdale is about 4.9 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $161,779 a year, 56% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $573,500 (26% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,791 a month.
Local data for Brookdale, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookdale, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$161,779
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$573,500
Median rent
$1,791/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
62.5%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,187), Irish Americans (1,317), German Americans (696).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Brookdale.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,238
353,038 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,871
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.4B
FY 2026, $7,399 per person
How people get to work
Brookdale, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.5%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit14.9%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home23.8%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookdale, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
521
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,803
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookdale, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.0%
U.S. 33.3% -11.3 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Brookdale
1 in or overlapping Brookdale. Population shown
Cities near Brookdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper MontclairCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 2.4 |
| CliftonCity | 1.8 mi | 11.3 |
| Glen RidgeBorough | 2.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Montclair State UniversityCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.4 |
| PassaicCity | 2.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Great NotchCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1 |
| WatsessingCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WallingtonBorough | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Woodland ParkBorough | 3.9 mi | 2.9 |
| RutherfordBorough | 4 mi | 2.8 |
| North ArlingtonBorough | 4.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Ampere NorthCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| North CaldwellBorough | 4.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Llewellyn ParkCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| GarfieldCity | 4.7 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookdale, NJ in?
- Brookdale is in Essex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Brookdale, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brookdale include 07003.
- What is the population of Brookdale, NJ?
- About 9,960 people live in Brookdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookdale?
- Nearby places include Upper Montclair (1.3 mi), Clifton (1.8 mi), Glen Ridge (2.4 mi), Montclair State University (2.4 mi), Passaic (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023