City

Maplewood, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New Jersey

👥25,406Population
💰$167,428Median HH Income▲ 119% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$684,600Median Home Value▲ 146% above avg
🎓74.2%College Grads▲ 91% above avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.9%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 30.5%Asian: 3.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White52.9%
Hispanic8.7%
Black30.5%
Asian3.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads74.2% ▲ 91% above avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma78 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,386 (9%)
Some College457 (3%)
Associates2,043 (13.3%)
Bachelors592 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree10,798 (70.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 9%Some College: 3%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 70.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad9.0%
Some College3.0%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate70.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
73%

Financials

Median HH Income$167,428 ▲ 119% above avg
Median Home Value$684,600 ▲ 146% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,184/mo
Total Housing Units8,981
Vacant Units322

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
50%
Public Transit
22%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
77%
About Maplewood, NJ

Maplewood is a city in New Jersey, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,406 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Maplewood is a affluent community. The median household income of $167,428 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Maplewood is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $684,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,184 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Maplewood is highly educated. 74.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (52.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Maplewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07040 25,406 $167,428 $684,600 $2,184 7.1% 74.2% 76.9%