ZIP Code 07090
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Westfield · Union County · New Jersey
- Population
- 30,338
- Median income
- $232,629
- Median home value
- $953,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 78.1%
- Land area
- 17.4 sq mi
1,739/sq mi
▲ 205% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 243% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
New York
ZIP code 07090 in Westfield, New Jersey has a population of 30,338. The median household income is $232,629, which is 205% above the national average. Median home value is $953,400, 243% above the US average. 78.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07090 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.4 square miles in Westfield, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 30,338 residents, producing a population density of 1,739 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 07090 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07090 sits at $232,629 (91% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $107,640. The poverty rate stands at 1.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $953,400 (85% above the state average) with median rent at $2,357 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07090 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 78.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07090 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 07090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$107,640
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
36.7 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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