ZIP Code 07004
standardSource:
Fairfield · Essex County · New Jersey
- Population
- 7,440
- Median income
- $115,980
- Median home value
- $688,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.9%
- Land area
- 26.2 sq mi
284/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 148% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.9
New York
ZIP code 07004 in Fairfield, New Jersey has a population of 7,440. The median household income is $115,980, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $688,500, 148% above the US average. 50.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.2 square miles in Fairfield, Essex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 7,440 residents, producing a population density of 284 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07004 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07004 sits at $115,980 (5% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $56,347. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 13.8%. On housing, the median home value is $688,500 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $2,656 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 07004 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07004.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
237 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
191 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
133 establishments
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 07004?
49.9
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
15.4%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07004 vs 07035 →
| 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 |
More ZIP Codes in Essex County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07004 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 07004? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 07004? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 07004? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07004? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07004? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07004? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07004? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 07004? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07004? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07004? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Fairfield, NJ
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.