County

Essex County, NJ

45 ZIP codes  ·  21 cities  ·  New Jersey

👥855,186Population
💰$95,763Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$474,123Median Home Value▲ 70% above avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.9%Hispanic: 24.7%Black: 36%Asian: 5.8%Other: 4.1%Race
White27.9%
Hispanic24.7%
Black36.0%
Asian5.8%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 73% above avg
No HS Diploma14,259 (2.8%)
HS Graduate156,100 (30.1%)
Some College45,429 (8.8%)
Associates61,366 (11.8%)
Bachelors33,302 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree208,011 (40.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 40.1%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College8.8%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate40.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.2%Renter: 54.8%Tenure
Owner45.2%
Renter54.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,763 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$474,122 ▲ 70% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,660/mo
Total Housing Units335,796
Vacant Units18,077

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
19%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Essex County, NJ

Essex County is located in New Jersey and encompasses 45 ZIP codes spanning 21 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 855,186 residents. With a median age of 37.77, it is a relatively young county.

Essex County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $95,762 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Essex County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $474,122 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,659.

The residents of Essex County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 36.0%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Essex County, NJ is a middle-income area in New Jersey. The 45 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Essex County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
07109 Belleville 37,785 $90,164 $405,500 $1,596 10.1% 41.0%
07003 Bloomfield 52,921 $98,805 $447,600 $1,775 6.1% 56.6%
07006 Caldwell 26,417 $148,645 $667,300 $1,973 4.5% 72.4%
07009 Cedar Grove 13,317 $153,654 $600,800 $1,693 9.0% 63.7%
07017 East Orange 40,809 $61,552 $316,700 $1,346 10.6% 30.2%
07018 East Orange 28,261 $59,039 $314,100 $1,410 9.9% 35.2%
07021 Essex Fells 2,320 $250,001 $976,300 $3,501 3.9% 83.6%
07004 Fairfield 7,712 $113,750 $651,800 $2,576 12.4% 56.8%
07028 Glen Ridge 8,002 $246,500 $725,600 $2,395 6.1% 83.8%
07111 Irvington 60,334 $59,232 $291,500 $1,324 8.6% 31.0%
07039 Livingston 31,128 $218,416 $746,100 $2,953 4.1% 76.0%
07040 Maplewood 25,406 $167,428 $684,600 $2,184 7.1% 74.2%
07041 Millburn 7,610 $220,923 $935,900 $1,969 6.3% 84.7%
07042 Montclair 27,173 $127,083 $733,100 $2,017 3.9% 73.2%
07043 Montclair 13,502 $250,001 $948,300 $2,287 6.1% 85.6%
07102 Newark 12,954 $37,093 $293,900 $1,141 7.0% 38.8%
07103 Newark 36,733 $42,397 $259,300 $1,289 9.1% 29.1%
07104 Newark 54,277 $51,199 $337,400 $1,343 9.7% 30.8%
07105 Newark 56,657 $55,752 $445,900 $1,600 9.1% 22.6%
07106 Newark 35,999 $48,105 $321,400 $1,221 14.7% 26.5%
07107 Newark 42,132 $49,892 $353,300 $1,259 11.0% 19.2%
07108 Newark 28,317 $33,960 $326,900 $1,098 11.6% 29.6%
07112 Newark 27,633 $55,171 $306,100 $1,334 13.5% 25.8%
07114 Newark 12,658 $34,167 $384,700 $616 14.5% 21.6%
07110 Nutley 29,746 $115,215 $489,900 $1,698 5.0% 59.4%
07050 Orange 33,856 $53,109 $336,200 $1,427 11.4% 30.7%
07068 Roseland 6,211 $160,644 $640,600 $3,293 5.2% 70.8%
07078 Short Hills 14,183 $250,001 $1,627,300 $3,363 3.9% 93.2%
07079 South Orange 18,369 $184,769 $808,100 $2,067 4.5% 79.8%
07044 Verona 14,441 $159,044 $595,000 $2,125 3.8% 72.8%
07052 West Orange 48,323 $131,456 $527,200 $1,791 5.5% 61.8%

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