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Verona, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07044

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

13,584
1,860/sq mi
$161,843
Median income
$608,400
Median home value
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,860
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07044 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Verona, Essex County, New Jersey, home to 13,584 residents across 7.3 square miles, a density of 1,860 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07044 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07044, plus 6 more within Essex County, give a clearer read than the 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 07044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Verona, NJ

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,584

Population

7.3

Area (sq mi)

1,860

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 07044 ranks nationally

Verona, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$161,843 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 07044 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 07044 ranks #6 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 07044 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 07044 ranks #5 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
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

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 Verona, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.