07042, Montclair, NJ

Montclair, NJ is a borough in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 10,898,[1] reflecting an increase of 511 (+5.4%) from the 10,269 counted in the 2000 Census.[3]

Montclair is located in central Essex County and is bordered by Bloomfield to the north, Nutley to the east and west, Verona to the south and West Orange Township to the northwest. The borough includes Montclair Heights (the highest point in Essex County), which is part of Newark metropolitan area.

The 7042 zip code covers much of Montclair including most of Montclair Heights as well as portions of Bloomfield and Nutley. Home prices within this zip code have increased significantly over recent years with some homes reaching upwards of $1 million. This has led some residents to complain about what they see as an excessive amount of speculation in home prices within this area.