Brookdale

Census-designated place in Essex County, New Jersey

Aerial view of Brookdale, New Jersey
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Brookdale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Essex County, New Jersey, with 9,854 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Upper Montclair, 1.3 miles NW.

About Brookdale

Brookdale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Bloomfield Township, located within Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is generally considered to be the part of Bloomfield north of Bay Avenue. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's total population was 9,854, an increase of 615 (+6.7%) from the 9,239 counted in the 2010 census.

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Living in Brookdale

Median household income
$161,779
Median home value
$573,500
Median rent
$1,791/mo
Median age
38.1
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Brookdale, NJ population

Brookdale had 9,854 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,854
Density6,148 per sq mi (2,374 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Brookdale at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyEssex County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population9,854 (2020)
Land area1.60 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates40.8343° N, 74.1798° W
ZIP codes07043, 07012, 07110
Census code (GEOID)3408110

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Brookdale

What county is Brookdale in?

Brookdale is in Essex County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Brookdale, NJ?

9,854 people lived in Brookdale at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Brookdale, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 07043. Other ZIP codes: 07012, 07110.

What is the elevation of Brookdale?

177 feet (54 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Brookdale?

Upper Montclair (1.3 mi), Nutley (1.6 mi), Montclair (1.7 mi), Bloomfield (1.8 mi), Clifton (2.2 mi).

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