07004 ZIP Code — Fairfield, NJ

Essex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07004 is located in Fairfield, New Jersey, within Essex County. It covers approximately 10.13 square miles and serves a population of 7,723 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/201/862.

About ZIP code 07004

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $621,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($110,703) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 07004 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,723

population

10.13

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07004 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07004

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairfield	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,723
Population density	762 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	10.13 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	40.8766
Longitude	-74.2976
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973/201/862

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.9%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	19.8%	13.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,723

Population

762

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$110,703

Median household income

$57,256

Per capita income

$621,400

Median home value

$2,568

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

2,449

Housing units

51.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

220

Under 5

246

197

5–9

221

250

10–14

281

172

15–19

193

20–24

109

230

25–34

258

471

35–44

528

563

45–54

631

291

55–59

326

207

60–64

232

392

65–74

441

371

75–84

417

179

85+

200

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,629	21.1%
18 and over	6,094	78.9%
65 and over	2,000	25.9%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	7,015	85.3%
Hispanic or Latino	502	6.1%
Two or more races	502	6.1%
Asian	145	1.8%
Black or African American	61	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.9%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	19.8%	13.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 3.7%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 28.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	3.7%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	28.0%
Median income	$110,703

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 71.2%

$1M+ 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$621,400
Median rent / month	$2,568
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	1.3%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	12.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	25.2%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	32.0%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	27.9%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.0%
Electricity	14.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	5.5%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,835	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	27	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	355	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	734	24.9%
Households with children under 18	935	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,659	56.2%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	12.3%
Married	63.0%	57.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	12.6%	11.6%
Divorced	1.2%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 32.9%

Graduate / professional 18.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	51.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	149	8.5%
Kindergarten	111	6.3%
Elementary school	684	39.1%
High school	312	17.8%
College / grad school	495	28.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Professional & management 18.5%

Finance & real estate 17.5%

Retail trade 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 4.1%

Construction 2.3%

Information 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.4%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.6%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 61.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	19.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.5%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	8.5%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	7.3%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	76.8%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	301	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,257	94.0%
Spanish	320	4.4%
Other Indo-European	114	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	206	2.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,868	88.9%
Born in same state	6,727	87.1%
Born in different state	5,718	74.0%
Foreign born	141	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	855	11.1%
Not a US citizen	757	88.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,043	13.5%
Arab	888	11.5%
Irish	112	1.5%
French	68	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.3%
Polish	18	0.2%
Norwegian	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	93.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07004

What city is ZIP code 07004 in?

ZIP code 07004 is primarily assigned to Fairfield, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07004 in?

ZIP code 07004 falls within Essex County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 07004 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 07004 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 07004 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 07004 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 07004?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 07004 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 07004 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 07004 in?

ZIP code 07004 observes the EST timezone.