City

Essex Fells, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New Jersey

👥2,320Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$976,300Median Home Value▲ 250% above avg
🎓83.6%College Grads▲ 116% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.5%Hispanic: 13%Black: 1.9%Asian: 4.6%Other: 2%Race
White78.5%
Hispanic13.0%
Black1.9%
Asian4.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
27%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.20
Below Poverty0.4% ▼ 96% below avg
College Grads83.6% ▲ 116% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.7%)
HS Graduate110 (7.7%)
Some College29 (2%)
Associates84 (5.9%)
Bachelors31 (2.2%)
Graduate Degree1,159 (81.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 7.7%Some College: 2%Associates: 5.9%Bachelors: 2.2%Graduate: 81.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad7.7%
Some College2.0%
Associates5.9%
Bachelors2.2%
Graduate81.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.8%Renter: 3.2%Tenure
Owner96.8%
Renter3.2%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
96%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$976,300 ▲ 250% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units792
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
68%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
67%
About Essex Fells, NJ

Essex Fells is a city in New Jersey, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,320 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Essex Fells is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Essex Fells is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $976,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Essex Fells is highly educated. 83.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (78.53%).

Essex Fells, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Essex Fells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07021 2,320 $250,001 $976,300 $3,501 3.9% 83.6% 96.8%