City

Fairfield, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New Jersey

👥7,712Population
💰$113,750Median HH Income▲ 49% above avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$651,800Median Home Value▲ 134% above avg
🎓56.8%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 154% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 1.2%Asian: 2.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic10.1%
Black1.2%
Asian2.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads56.8% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 154% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,387 (24.2%)
Some College259 (4.5%)
Associates806 (14.1%)
Bachelors272 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree2,985 (52.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 52.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College4.5%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate52.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,750 ▲ 49% above avg
Median Home Value$651,800 ▲ 134% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,576/mo
Total Housing Units3,054
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Fairfield, NJ

Fairfield is a city in New Jersey, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,712 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Fairfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,750 is above the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $651,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,576 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfield is well-educated. 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07004 7,712 $113,750 $651,800 $2,576 12.4% 56.8% 79.3%