07003 ZIP Code — Bloomfield, NJ
Essex County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07003 is located in Bloomfield, New Jersey, within Essex County. It covers approximately 5.32 square miles and serves a population of 52,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/862.
About ZIP code 07003
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $425,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
The gap between median ($92,223) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
52,594
population
5.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07003 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07003
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bloomfield | Acceptable |
| Bloomfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07028 Glen Ridge (0.9 mi)
07042 Montclair (1.5 mi)
07017 East Orange (2.7 mi)
07043 Montclair (2.7 mi)
07107 Newark (3 mi)
07014 Clifton (3 mi)
07104 Newark (3.1 mi)
07012 Clifton (3.1 mi)
07099 Kearny (3.6 mi)
07050 Orange (3.7 mi)
07018 East Orange (3.9 mi)
07009 Cedar Grove (4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 52,594 |
| Population density | 9,886 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8085 |
| Longitude | -74.1880 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 973/862 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.2% | 40.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 25.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 20.7% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 13.2% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
52,594
Population
9,886
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$92,223
Median household income
$47,082
Per capita income
$425,100
Median home value
$1,702
Median monthly rent
51.4%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
11,477
Housing units
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,619
Under 5
1,685
1,383
5–9
1,440
1,455
10–14
1,514
1,358
15–19
1,413
1,943
20–24
2,022
4,054
25–34
4,219
3,978
35–44
4,140
3,179
45–54
3,308
1,761
55–59
1,833
1,593
60–64
1,658
2,030
65–74
2,113
1,017
75–84
1,059
402
85+
418
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,660 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 41,934 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,039 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Black or African American
17.7%
Hispanic or Latino
14.6%
Two or more races
10.1%
Asian
7.8%
Other race
7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,880 | 42% |
| Black or African American | 10,915 | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,002 | 14.6% |
| Two or more races | 6,211 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 4,802 | 7.8% |
| Other race | 4,643 | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 143 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.2% | 40.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 25.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 20.7% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 11.7% | 13.2% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k+
14.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.1% |
| Median income | $92,223 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
11.8%
$300k–$500k
56.6%
$500k–$1M
25.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $425,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,702 |
| Owner occupied | 51.4% |
| Renter occupied | 48.6% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 40.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 12.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.1% |
| Electricity | 12.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 6.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,359 | 45.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,353 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,398 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,463 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,091 | 29.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,274 | 25.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.8% | 37.8% |
| Married | 49.6% | 42.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
23.0%
Some college, no degree
14.4%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
31.4%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 855 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 692 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,511 | 37.2% |
| High school | 2,231 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,849 | 31.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.9%
Professional & management
12.5%
Retail trade
9.3%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Other services
6.1%
Public administration
4.7%
Information
3.9%
Construction
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.3% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.5% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 13.8% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
13.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 16.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,040 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,290 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 5,599 | 11.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,308 | 6.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,573 | 3.2% |
| Other languages | 660 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,926 | 75.9% |
| Born in same state | 38,367 | 72.9% |
| Born in different state | 26,999 | 51.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,559 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,668 | 24.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,971 | 70.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,506 | 8.6% |
| French | 2,581 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 1,358 | 2.6% |
| English | 359 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 289 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 145 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 100 | 0.2% |
| German | 46 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07003
What part of Bloomfield is ZIP code 07003?
ZIP code 07003 covers a portion of Bloomfield, New Jersey, within Essex County.
What county is ZIP code 07003 in?
ZIP code 07003 falls within Essex County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 07003?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07003?
The median home value in ZIP code 07003 is $425,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 07003?
ZIP code 07003 has an estimated population of 52,594 residents, with a density of 9,888 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07003?
The median household income in ZIP code 07003 is $92,223, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07003 in?
ZIP code 07003 observes the EST timezone.