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Bloomfield, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07003

Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

47,312
3,438/sq mi
$103,663
Median income
$470,600
Median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bloomfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
3,438
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07003 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07003 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, with 47,312 residents across 13.8 square miles, a density of 3,438 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07003 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,663 (15% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $54,968. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $470,600 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,824 monthly, and 50.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Essex County, letting you compare 07003 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomfield, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07003.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07003, Bloomfield, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

47,312

Population

13.8

Area (sq mi)

3,438

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07003?

37.5

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

25.1%

Foreign-Born

White 42.6%
African American 16.2%
Asian 9.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$103,663

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$54,968

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07003 ranks nationally

Bloomfield, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$103,663 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,778

Total Housing Units

21,215

Occupied Units

563

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.7%
Renter 49.3%

$470,600

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,824

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.5%

YoY Change (2024)

312

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+212%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07003 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 207
2021 +12.0% 232
2022 +12.6% 261
2023 +7.2% 280
2024 +11.5% 312

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,026 business establishments in ZIP 07003, employing approximately 13,408 people with a combined annual payroll of $755,444,000.

1,026

Businesses

13,408

Employees

$755.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 146 14.2%
Retail trade 125 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 118 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 117 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 116 11.3%
Construction 94 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 68 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 45 4.4%
Finance and insurance 34 3.3%
Wholesale trade 26 2.5%
Educational services 20 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.7%
Manufacturing 16 1.6%
Information 14 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07003 vs 07028 →

ZIP 07003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07003 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07003 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07028 Glen Ridge, NJ 7,618 1.0 mi
07042 Montclair, NJ 25,599 1.6 mi
07110 Nutley, NJ 28,351 1.7 mi
07109 Belleville, NJ 35,897 1.7 mi
07043 Montclair, NJ 12,138 2.5 mi
07107 Newark, NJ 37,650 3.3 mi
07017 East Orange, NJ 35,945 2.8 mi
07104 Newark, NJ 50,478 3.1 mi
07012 Clifton, NJ 11,703 2.9 mi
07014 Clifton, NJ 5,184 3.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

07111 standard
Irvington, NJ
Pop: 53,942
07104 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 50,478
07105 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 46,983
07052 standard
West Orange, NJ
Pop: 46,182
07107 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 37,650
07017 standard
East Orange, NJ
Pop: 35,945

Related Areas

Essex County Bloomfield, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07003 in? ▼
ZIP code 07003 (Bloomfield) is located in Essex County, New Jersey. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07003? ▼
ZIP code 07003 in Bloomfield, NJ has a population of 47,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07003? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07003 is $103,663, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07003? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07003 is $470,600, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07003? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07003 is White at 42.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07003? ▼
ZIP code 07003 has 1,026 business establishments employing approximately 13,408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07003? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07003 are: Health care and social assistance (146), Retail trade (125), Other services (except public administration) (118). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07003? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07003 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07003? ▼
In ZIP code 07003, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07003? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07003 is 32.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07003? ▼
In ZIP code 07003, approximately 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07003? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07003 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.