ZIP Code 07044

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Verona · Essex County · New Jersey

Population
13,584

1,860/sq mi

Median income
$161,843

▲ 112% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$608,400

▲ 119% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
70.0%

Median age 42.8

Land area
7.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 07044 in Verona, New Jersey has a population of 13,584. The median household income is $161,843, which is 112% above the national average. Median home value is $608,400, 119% above the US average. 70.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.3 square miles in Verona, Essex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 13,584 residents, producing a population density of 1,860 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 07044 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07044 sits at $161,843 (33% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $82,980. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $608,400 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $2,130 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 07044 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 07044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07044.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07044, Verona, 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

13,584

Population

7.3

Area (sq mi)

1,860

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07044?

42.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$161,843

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$82,980

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,012

Total Housing Units

5,829

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$608,400

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$2,130

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07044 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 188
2021 +7.6% 202
2022 +11.4% 226
2023 +9.6% 247
2024 +9.6% 271

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 398 business establishments in ZIP 07044, employing approximately 3,278 people with a combined annual payroll of $175,881,000.

398

Businesses

3,278

Employees

$175.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 65 16.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 55 13.8%
Retail trade 38 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 33 8.3%
Construction 32 8.0%
Finance and insurance 26 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.5%
Wholesale trade 13 3.3%
Educational services 11 2.8%
Information 9 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%
Manufacturing 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
07009 Cedar Grove, NJ 12,411 1.8 mi
07021 Essex Fells, NJ 2,091 2.0 mi
07042 Montclair, NJ 25,599 1.8 mi
07043 Montclair, NJ 12,138 2.4 mi
07006 Caldwell, NJ 24,812 2.5 mi
07052 West Orange, NJ 46,182 3.1 mi
07028 Glen Ridge, NJ 7,618 2.8 mi
07050 Orange, NJ 30,074 4.4 mi
07068 Roseland, NJ 5,819 3.5 mi
07003 Bloomfield, NJ 47,312 3.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07044 in?
ZIP code 07044 (Verona) 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 07044?
ZIP code 07044 in Verona, NJ has a population of 13,584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07044?
The median household income in ZIP 07044 is $161,843, which is 112% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07044?
The median home value in ZIP 07044 is $608,400, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07044 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07044?
ZIP code 07044 has 398 business establishments employing approximately 3,278 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07044 are: Health care and social assistance (65), Professional, scientific, and technical services (56), Other services (except public administration) (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07044?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07044 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 07044?
In ZIP code 07044, 85.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.0% 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 07044?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07044 is 32.4 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 07044?
In ZIP code 07044, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07044 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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