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Fairfield, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07004

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

7,440
284/sq mi
$115,980
Median income
$688,500
Median home value
50.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
284
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07004 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07004 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfield, Essex County, New Jersey, home to 7,440 residents across 26.2 square miles, a density of 284 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07004 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,980 (5% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $56,347. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.8%. Housing costs here run $688,500 for a typical home value (33% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,656 a month; 78.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Essex County, letting you compare 07004 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 07004

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07004.

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 07004, Fairfield, 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

7,440

Population

26.2

Area (sq mi)

284

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07004?

49.9

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

15.4%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

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?

$115,980

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$56,347

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 07004 ranks nationally

Fairfield, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,980 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,137

Total Housing Units

3,039

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$688,500

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$2,656

Median Rent

1974

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

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07004 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 182
2021 +7.6% 196
2022 +9.5% 214
2023 +6.4% 228
2024 +10.6% 253

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 1,298 business establishments in ZIP 07004, employing approximately 24,220 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,855,389,000.

1,298

Businesses

24,220

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 237 18.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 191 14.7%
Manufacturing 133 10.3%
Construction 129 9.9%
Retail trade 104 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 82 6.3%
Finance and insurance 80 6.2%
Other services (except public administration) 70 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 68 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 54 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 48 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 3.0%
Educational services 20 1.5%
Information 19 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 07004 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 07004 ranks #6 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 07004 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 07004 ranks #null 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
07035 Lincoln Park, NJ 10,607 2.9 mi
07006 Caldwell, NJ 24,812 2.4 mi
07058 Pine Brook, NJ 5,372 2.3 mi
07068 Roseland, NJ 5,819 4.3 mi
07440 Pequannock, NJ 4,494 4.5 mi
07034 Lake Hiawatha, NJ 9,360 4.0 mi
07021 Essex Fells, NJ 2,091 4.1 mi
07082 Towaco, NJ 5,384 3.7 mi
07444 Pompton Plains, NJ 11,046 5.9 mi
07045 Montville, NJ 10,127 3.8 mi

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Pop: 50,478
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Pop: 47,312
07105 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 46,983
07052 standard
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Pop: 46,182
07107 standard
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Pop: 37,650

Related Areas

Essex County Fairfield, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07004 in? ▼
ZIP code 07004 (Fairfield) 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 07004? ▼
ZIP code 07004 in Fairfield, NJ has a population of 7,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07004? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07004 is $115,980, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07004? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07004 is $688,500, which is 148% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07004? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07004 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07004? ▼
ZIP code 07004 has 1,298 business establishments employing approximately 24,220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07004? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07004 are: Wholesale trade (237), Professional, scientific, and technical services (191), Manufacturing (133). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07004? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07004 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 07004? ▼
In ZIP code 07004, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07004? ▼
In ZIP code 07004, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07004? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07004 is 6.6% 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.