07721 ZIP Code — Cliffwood, NJ
Monmouth County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07721 is located in Cliffwood, New Jersey, within Monmouth County. It covers approximately 0.91 square miles and serves a population of 3,958 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/848.
About ZIP code 07721
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $337,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $105,302. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,958
population
0.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07721 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07721
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cliffwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07747 Matawan (1.9 mi)
07735 Keyport (2 mi)
08879 South Amboy (3 mi)
07730 Hazlet (3.3 mi)
08859 Parlin (3.9 mi)
10307 Staten Island (5 mi)
07733 Holmdel (5.3 mi)
07734 Keansburg (5.4 mi)
07751 Morganville (5.5 mi)
08872 Sayreville (5.7 mi)
08857 Old Bridge (5.8 mi)
08861 Perth Amboy (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,958 |
| Population density | 4,349 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4369 |
| Longitude | -74.2340 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732/848 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.8% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 24.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.2% | 31.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 20.5% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
3,958
Population
4,349
People per sq mi
30.4
Median age
$105,302
Median household income
$41,788
Per capita income
$337,500
Median home value
$1,912
Median monthly rent
50.9%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
783
Housing units
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
45
Under 5
46
215
5–9
220
112
10–14
115
174
15–19
179
155
20–24
159
485
25–34
496
243
35–44
249
159
45–54
162
115
55–59
118
83
60–64
86
130
65–74
133
26
75–84
26
13
85+
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 978 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,980 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 342 | 8.6% |
| Median age | 30.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.5%
Asian
16.8%
Black or African American
16.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
5.5%
Other race
2.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,226 | 52.5% |
| Asian | 710 | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 693 | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 280 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 234 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 95 | 2.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.8% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 24.0% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.2% | 31.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 20.5% | 14.8% |
$10k–$15k
6.9%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
8.6%
$100k–$150k
29.3%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
14.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 6.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.6% |
| Median income | $105,302 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
29.9%
$300k–$500k
63.4%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $337,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,912 |
| Owner occupied | 50.9% |
| Renter occupied | 49.1% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
| Single-family detached | 36.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% |
| 3 or more | 17.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.0% |
| Electricity | 27.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 603 | 41.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 258 | 17.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 224 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 381 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 538 | 36.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 266 | 18.1% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.0% | 47.4% |
| Married | 40.8% | 36.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
22.6%
Some college, no degree
13.8%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
18.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 155 | 11.5% |
| Elementary school | 467 | 34.8% |
| High school | 353 | 26.3% |
| College / grad school | 367 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Retail trade
17.0%
Finance & real estate
13.6%
Professional & management
9.8%
Construction
8.4%
Information
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Other services
3.7%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Public administration
1.6%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.2% |
| Service | 20.5% |
| Sales & office | 14.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.1% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 12.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
4.8%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
13.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.8% |
| Retirement income | 12.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 16.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.1% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 115 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 and over | 18.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.5% |
| Public insurance | 26.5% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,867 | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 242 | 6.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 177 | 4.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 65 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,192 | 80.6% |
| Born in same state | 3,060 | 77.3% |
| Born in different state | 2,288 | 57.8% |
| Foreign born | 132 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 766 | 19.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 441 | 57.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 416 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 214 | 5.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 155 | 3.9% |
| Irish | 24 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07721
What city is ZIP code 07721 in?
ZIP code 07721 is primarily assigned to Cliffwood, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07721 in?
ZIP code 07721 falls within Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07721?
The median home value in ZIP code 07721 is $337,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07721?
The median household income in ZIP code 07721 is $105,302, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 07721?
ZIP code 07721 has an estimated population of 3,958 residents, with a density of 4,340 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07721 in?
ZIP code 07721 observes the EST timezone.