Westfield, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07090
Union County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,338
- 1,739/sq mi High-density area
- $232,629
- Median income Above-median income area
- $953,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westfield 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 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,739
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07090 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07090 (Westfield, NJ) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.2 in 2023 to 281.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07090 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, with 30,338 residents across 17.4 square miles, a density of 1,739 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07090 skews affluent, with a median household income of $232,629 (91% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $107,640. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.8% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $953,400 (85% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 81.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,357.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 07090 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 07090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westfield, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07090.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
165 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
149 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 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 07090, Westfield, 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
30,338
Population
17.4
Area (sq mi)
1,739
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07090?
40.7
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
13.6%
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?
$232,629
Median Household Income
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$107,640
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
36.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07090 ranks nationally
Westfield, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$232,629 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US 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
11,192housing units
11,192
Total Housing Units
10,900
Occupied Units
292
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$953,400
Median Home Value
+85% vs state ZIP avg
$2,357
Median Rent
1953
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
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07090 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 200 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 214 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 236 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 255 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 281 |
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 894 business establishments in ZIP 07090, employing approximately 7,623 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,159,000.
894
Businesses
7,623
Employees
$411.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 165 | 18.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 149 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 89 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 54 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 18 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.2% |
| Information | 11 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 07090 vs 07027 →
ZIP 07090 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07090
Westfield (07090)
30,338 residents
- 07076
Scotch Plains (07076)
23,480 residents
- 07016
Cranford (07016)
22,625 residents
- 07203
Roselle (07203)
21,085 residents
- 07081
Springfield (07081)
15,808 residents
- 07066
Clark (07066)
14,756 residents
- 07062
Plainfield (07062)
12,949 residents
- 07033 7,914
Kenilworth (07033)
7,914 residents
- 07023 7,318
Fanwood (07023)
7,318 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07090 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07090 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07090
Westfield (07090)
$232,629 median income
- 07092
Mountainside (07092)
$211,538 median income
- 07023
Fanwood (07023)
$195,529 median income
- 07076
Scotch Plains (07076)
$183,655 median income
- 07016
Cranford (07016)
$155,972 median income
- 07081
Springfield (07081)
$155,906 median income
- 07066
Clark (07066)
$133,504 median income
- 07033
Kenilworth (07033)
$118,611 median income
- 07027
Garwood (07027)
$110,670 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07090 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07027 | Garwood, NJ | 4,226 | 1.1 mi |
| 07016 | Cranford, NJ | 22,625 | 2.1 mi |
| 07092 | Mountainside, NJ | 6,730 | 2.2 mi |
| 07076 | Scotch Plains, NJ | 23,480 | 2.1 mi |
| 07023 | Fanwood, NJ | 7,318 | 2.3 mi |
| 07066 | Clark, NJ | 14,756 | 2.7 mi |
| 07081 | Springfield, NJ | 15,808 | 3.4 mi |
| 07062 | Plainfield, NJ | 12,949 | 3.4 mi |
| 07033 | Kenilworth, NJ | 7,914 | 3.4 mi |
| 07203 | Roselle, NJ | 21,085 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07090, 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 (30,338 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 07090 in?
ZIP code 07090 (Westfield) is located in Union County, New Jersey. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07090?
ZIP code 07090 in Westfield, NJ has a population of 30,338 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07090?
The median household income in ZIP 07090 is $232,629, which is 205% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07090?
The median home value in ZIP 07090 is $953,400, which is 243% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07090?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07090 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07090?
ZIP code 07090 has 894 business establishments employing approximately 7,623 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07090?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07090 are: Health care and social assistance (165), Professional, scientific, and technical services (149), Other services (except public administration) (122). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07090?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07090 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 07090?
In ZIP code 07090, 86.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.1% 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 07090?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07090 is 36.7 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 07090?
In ZIP code 07090, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07090?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07090 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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