City

Kenilworth, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,339Population
💰$126,295Median HH Income▲ 66% above avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$521,100Median Home Value▲ 87% above avg
🎓46.6%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.9%Hispanic: 27.4%Black: 6.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.2%Race
White60.9%
Hispanic27.4%
Black6.2%
Asian0.7%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads46.6% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma197 (3.6%)
HS Graduate1,632 (30.1%)
Some College454 (8.4%)
Associates616 (11.3%)
Bachelors617 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,914 (35.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 35.2%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College8.4%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate35.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
54%

Financials

Median HH Income$126,295 ▲ 66% above avg
Median Home Value$521,100 ▲ 87% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,119/mo
Total Housing Units3,058
Vacant Units178

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
58%
About Kenilworth, NJ

Kenilworth is a city in New Jersey, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,339 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Kenilworth is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $126,295 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kenilworth is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $521,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,119 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kenilworth is well-educated. 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (60.92%).

Kenilworth, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Kenilworth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07033 8,339 $126,295 $521,100 $2,119 7.1% 46.6% 72.8%