Montclair
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Montclair is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, with 40,921 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 302 ft (92 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Upper Montclair, 1.3 miles N.
- 40,921residents (2020 Census)
- 302 ftelevation · 92 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.2 km²
- 6,560 / sq mipopulation density
- 07042main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Montclair
Montclair is a township in Essex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Situated on the cliffs of the Watchung Mountains, Montclair is a commercial and cultural hub of North Jersey and a diverse bedroom community of New York City within the New York metropolitan area. The township is home to Montclair State University, the state's second-largest university.
As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 40,921, an increase of 3,252 (+8.6%) from the 2010 census count of 37,669, which in turn reflected a decline of 1,308 (−3.4%) from the 38,977 counted in the 2000 census. As of 2010, it was the 60th-most-populous municipality in New Jersey.
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Living in Montclair
- Median household income
- $151,075
- Median home value
- $906,400
- Median rent
- $2,063/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Montclair had 40,921 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,921 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,560 per sq mi (2,533 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montclair at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 40,921 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.24 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8250° N, 74.2109° W |
| ZIP codes | 07042, 07003, 07028, 07043, 07044 |
| Official website | montclairnjusa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401347500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montclair
- Upper Montclair1.3 mi N
- Glen Ridge1.4 mi S
- Bloomfield1.7 mi SE
- Brookdale1.7 mi E
- Verona1.8 mi W
- Cedar Grove2.5 mi NW
- Watsessing2.7 mi S
- Nutley2.9 mi E
- Llewellyn Park2.9 mi SW
- Montclair State University2.9 mi N
- Great Notch3.2 mi N
- Belleville3.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Montclair
What county is Montclair in?
Montclair is in Essex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Montclair, NJ?
40,921 people lived in Montclair at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Montclair, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07042. Other ZIP codes: 07003, 07028, 07043, 07044.
What is the elevation of Montclair?
302 feet (92 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Montclair?
Upper Montclair (1.3 mi), Glen Ridge (1.4 mi), Bloomfield (1.7 mi), Brookdale (1.7 mi), Verona (1.8 mi).
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