City

Caldwell, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Essex County  ·  New Jersey

👥26,417Population
💰$148,645Median HH Income▲ 95% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$667,300Median Home Value▲ 139% above avg
🎓72.4%College Grads▲ 87% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.6%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 2.9%Asian: 8.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White74.6%
Hispanic10.7%
Black2.9%
Asian8.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads72.4% ▲ 87% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma103 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,759 (15.6%)
Some College886 (5%)
Associates1,139 (6.4%)
Bachelors1,291 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree11,516 (65.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 15.6%Some College: 5%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 65.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad15.6%
Some College5.0%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate65.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$148,645 ▲ 95% above avg
Median Home Value$667,300 ▲ 139% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,973/mo
Total Housing Units10,183
Vacant Units249

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
37%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell is a city in New Jersey, located in Essex County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,417 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Caldwell is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $148,645 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Caldwell is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $667,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,973 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Caldwell is highly educated. 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.55%).

Caldwell, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Caldwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07006 26,417 $148,645 $667,300 $1,973 4.5% 72.4% 73.5%

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