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Caldwell, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07006

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

24,812
1,022/sq mi
$149,102
Median income
$694,400
Median home value
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Caldwell pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,022
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07006 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, with 24,812 residents across 24.3 square miles, a density of 1,022 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07006 skews affluent, with a median household income of $149,102 (22% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $73,792. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. Median home value sits at $694,400 (34% above the state average), median rent at $1,971 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 07006 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 07006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Caldwell, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07006.

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 07006, Caldwell, 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

24,812

Population

24.3

Area (sq mi)

1,022

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07006?

41.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

14.6%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$149,102

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$73,792

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07006 ranks nationally

Caldwell, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$149,102 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,340

Total Housing Units

10,074

Occupied Units

266

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$694,400

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$1,971

Median Rent

1961

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07006 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 180
2021 +6.3% 191
2022 +10.5% 211
2023 +10.3% 233
2024 +8.0% 252

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 833 business establishments in ZIP 07006, employing approximately 10,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $612,830,000.

833

Businesses

10,237

Employees

$612.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 126 15.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 95 11.4%
Retail trade 80 9.6%
Construction 73 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 67 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 57 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 6.5%
Wholesale trade 49 5.9%
Finance and insurance 49 5.9%
Manufacturing 28 3.4%
Educational services 12 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.1%
Information 7 0.8%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 07006 vs 07021 →

ZIP 07006 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 07006 ranks #3 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 07006 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 07006 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
07021 Essex Fells, NJ 2,091 1.7 mi
07004 Fairfield, NJ 7,440 2.4 mi
07009 Cedar Grove, NJ 12,411 2.8 mi
07068 Roseland, NJ 5,819 2.6 mi
07044 Verona, NJ 13,584 2.5 mi
07058 Pine Brook, NJ 5,372 3.4 mi
07052 West Orange, NJ 46,182 4.5 mi
07043 Montclair, NJ 12,138 4.3 mi
07035 Lincoln Park, NJ 10,607 5.2 mi
07042 Montclair, NJ 25,599 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

07111 standard
Irvington, NJ
Pop: 53,942
07104 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 50,478
07003 standard
Bloomfield, NJ
Pop: 47,312
07105 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 46,983
07052 standard
West Orange, NJ
Pop: 46,182
07107 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 37,650

Related Areas

Essex County Caldwell, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07006 in? ▼
ZIP code 07006 (Caldwell) 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 07006? ▼
ZIP code 07006 in Caldwell, NJ has a population of 24,812 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07006 is $149,102, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07006 is $694,400, which is 150% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07006 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07006? ▼
ZIP code 07006 has 833 business establishments employing approximately 10,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07006 are: Health care and social assistance (126), Professional, scientific, and technical services (113), Other services (except public administration) (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07006 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 07006? ▼
In ZIP code 07006, 78.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.2% 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 07006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07006 is 28.0 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 07006? ▼
In ZIP code 07006, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07006 is 4.6% 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.