Essex Fells, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07021
Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,091
- 578/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,083,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Essex Fells pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 578
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07021 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07021 covers 3.6 square miles in Essex Fells, Essex County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,091 residents on file, a density of 578 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07021 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (105% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $114,165. The poverty rate is 0.9%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,083,000 (110% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 96.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07021 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 07021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Essex Fells, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07021.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 07021, Essex Fells, 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
2,091
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
578
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07021?
43.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
11.0%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+105% vs state ZIP avg
$114,165
Per Capita Income
0.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07021 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Essex Fells, 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)
$250,000 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
808housing units
808
Total Housing Units
752
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,083,000
Median Home Value
+110% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1954
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2021)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07021 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +5.7% | 174 |
| 2018 | +0.2% | 175 |
| 2019 | +3.7% | 181 |
| 2020 | -1.3% | 179 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 191 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 07021, employing approximately 231 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,756,000.
35
Businesses
231
Employees
$10.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 17.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.6% |
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 07021 vs 07006 →
ZIP 07021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07052
West Orange (07052)
46,182 residents
- 07039
Livingston (07039)
29,358 residents
- 07042
Montclair (07042)
25,599 residents
- 07006
Caldwell (07006)
24,812 residents
- 07044 13,584
Verona (07044)
13,584 residents
- 07009 12,411
Cedar Grove (07009)
12,411 residents
- 07043 12,138
Montclair (07043)
12,138 residents
- 07936 11,157
East Hanover (07936)
11,157 residents
- 07004 7,440
Fairfield (07004)
7,440 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07021 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07021 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
- 07043
Montclair (07043)
$250,000 median income
- 07039
Livingston (07039)
$229,806 median income
- 07068
Roseland (07068)
$164,458 median income
- 07044
Verona (07044)
$161,843 median income
- 07009
Cedar Grove (07009)
$151,625 median income
- 07936
East Hanover (07936)
$149,583 median income
- 07006
Caldwell (07006)
$149,102 median income
- 07052
West Orange (07052)
$129,475 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07021 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07006 | Caldwell, NJ | 24,812 | 1.7 mi |
| 07068 | Roseland, NJ | 5,819 | 1.6 mi |
| 07044 | Verona, NJ | 13,584 | 2.0 mi |
| 07052 | West Orange, NJ | 46,182 | 2.7 mi |
| 07042 | Montclair, NJ | 25,599 | 3.4 mi |
| 07004 | Fairfield, NJ | 7,440 | 4.1 mi |
| 07009 | Cedar Grove, NJ | 12,411 | 3.4 mi |
| 07039 | Livingston, NJ | 29,358 | 3.9 mi |
| 07936 | East Hanover, NJ | 11,157 | 4.4 mi |
| 07043 | Montclair, NJ | 12,138 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07021, 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 (2,091 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 07021 in?
ZIP code 07021 (Essex Fells) 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 07021?
ZIP code 07021 in Essex Fells, NJ has a population of 2,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07021?
The median household income in ZIP 07021 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07021?
The median home value in ZIP 07021 is $1,083,000, which is 289% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07021 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07021?
ZIP code 07021 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07021 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07021?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07021 increased by 7.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 07021?
In ZIP code 07021, 87.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.3% 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 07021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07021 is 30.7 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 07021?
In ZIP code 07021, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07021 is 0.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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