ZIP Code 07006
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Caldwell · Essex County · New Jersey
- Population
- 24,812
- Median income
- $149,102
- Median home value
- $694,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.2%
- Land area
- 24.3 sq mi
1,022/sq mi
▲ 95% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 150% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
New York
ZIP code 07006 in Caldwell, New Jersey has a population of 24,812. The median household income is $149,102, which is 95% above the national average. Median home value is $694,400, 150% above the US average. 65.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07006 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.3 square miles in Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 24,812 residents, producing a population density of 1,022 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 07006 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07006 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $694,400 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,971 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07006 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 07006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07006.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
73 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 07006, Caldwell, 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
24,812
Population
24.3
Area (sq mi)
1,022
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07006?
41.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
14.6%
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?
$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
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?
10,340
Total Housing Units
10,074
Occupied Units
266
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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.
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