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 High-density area
- $115,980
- Median income Above-median income area
- $688,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07004 (Fairfield, NJ) rose +10.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.2 in 2023 to 252.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,347. Unemployment is 13.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $688,500 (33% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 78.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,656.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07004 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$56,347
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 07004 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Fairfield, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$115,980 Top 45% higher than 55% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,137housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 07004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07006
Caldwell (07006)
24,812 residents
- 07444
Pompton Plains (07444)
11,046 residents
- 07035
Lincoln Park (07035)
10,607 residents
- 07045
Montville (07045)
10,127 residents
- 07034 9,360
Lake Hiawatha (07034)
9,360 residents
- 07004 7,440
Fairfield (07004)
7,440 residents
- 07068 5,819
Roseland (07068)
5,819 residents
- 07082 5,384
Towaco (07082)
5,384 residents
- 07058 5,372
Pine Brook (07058)
5,372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07004 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07021
Essex Fells (07021)
$250,000 median income
- 07082
Towaco (07082)
$205,023 median income
- 07045
Montville (07045)
$185,078 median income
- 07068
Roseland (07068)
$164,458 median income
- 07006
Caldwell (07006)
$149,102 median income
- 07440
Pequannock (07440)
$147,188 median income
- 07058
Pine Brook (07058)
$127,805 median income
- 07035
Lincoln Park (07035)
$123,234 median income
- 07444
Pompton Plains (07444)
$117,959 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07004, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,440 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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