| Official Zip Code Name | Montclair |
| Zip Code State | New Jersey |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Essex |
| Area Code | 862 / 973 |
| Current Population: | 25599 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 33.5% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 49.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income | $77939 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $157720 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 33.6 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 243 - 328 ft. |
| Area | 4 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.81362800, -74.21765400 |
The current unemployment level in 07042 is 2.5% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 6.6% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 07042 decreased to 25599 from 26897 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 07042 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 07042 public schools is White. 21.7% of students in 07042 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12126 | 47.55% | 12314 | -2% |
| Black Or African American | 8542 | 33.5% | 9098 | -6% |
| Hispanic | 2531 | 9.93% | 2116 | +20% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 68 | 0.27% | 30 | +127% |
| Asian | 981 | 3.85% | 928 | +6% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Other Race | 168 | 0.85% | 168 | +30% |
| Two Or More Races | 937 | 4.05% | 937 | +10% |
| White | 49.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 30.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.5% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.8% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25599 | 26897 |
| Male Population | 46.30% | |
| Female Population | 53.70% | |
| Total Households | 10696 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 21.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 45.5% |
| Median Household Income | $77939 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 32.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 29.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 38.80% |
| 07042 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| New Jersey District 10 | Donald Payne Jr. | Democrat |
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Zip Code 07042 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 21 | 23 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 65 | 63 | 55 | 43 | 35 | 27 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 38 | 41 | 50 | 61 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 43 | 62 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.03 | 3.01 | 4.19 | 4.25 | 4.72 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.33 | 4.78 | 3.89 | 4.18 | 3.86 | 50.02 |