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Upper Montclair, NJ
Census-designated place in Essex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07043.
Population
12,457
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
5,234
ZIP codes
1
Upper Montclair and its ZIP codes
Upper Montclair at a glance
- Upper Montclair is about 4.1 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 111th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $989,000 (about 2.2 times the New Jersey figure) and median rent is $2,237 a month.
Local data for Upper Montclair, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upper Montclair, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$989,000
Median rent
$2,237/mo
Homeownership
85.8%
Bachelor's or higher
84.7%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
42.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,115), Italian Americans (1,653), German Americans (1,631).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Upper Montclair.
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
PPP loans
$25.7M
583 loans, 3,202 jobs reported
How people get to work
Upper Montclair, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone34.8%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit17.3%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home43.2%
Average one-way commute: 42.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upper Montclair, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Upper Montclair, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.6%
U.S. 33.3% -12.7 pts
Diabetes
6.4%
U.S. 12.1% -5.7 pts
Smoking
5.6%
U.S. 12.8% -7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Upper Montclair
1 in or overlapping Upper Montclair. Population shown
Cities near Upper Montclair
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Montclair State UniversityCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Great NotchCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| CliftonCity | 1.9 mi | 11.3 |
| Glen RidgeBorough | 2.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Woodland ParkBorough | 3.1 mi | 2.9 |
| North CaldwellBorough | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| PassaicCity | 3.5 mi | 3.1 |
| SingacCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| CaldwellBorough | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| WatsessingCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| TotowaBorough | 4.2 mi | 4 |
| Llewellyn ParkCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Essex FellsBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PleasantdaleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Upper Montclair, NJ in?
- Upper Montclair is in Essex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Upper Montclair, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Upper Montclair include 07043.
- What is the population of Upper Montclair, NJ?
- About 12,457 people live in Upper Montclair, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Upper Montclair?
- Nearby places include Brookdale (1.3 mi), Montclair State University (1.4 mi), Great Notch (1.8 mi), Clifton (1.9 mi), Glen Ridge (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023