07021 ZIP Code — Essex Fells, NJ

Essex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07021 is located in Essex Fells, New Jersey, within Essex County. It covers approximately 1.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,290 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973.

About ZIP code 07021

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $945,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($247,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 07021 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,290

population

1.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Essex Fells	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07068 Roseland (1.3 mi) 07006 Caldwell (2.2 mi) 07042 Montclair (3.4 mi) 07009 Cedar Grove (3.6 mi) 07039 Livingston (3.6 mi) 07028 Glen Ridge (4.1 mi) 07050 Orange (4.3 mi) 07058 Pine Brook (4.3 mi) 07043 Montclair (4.4 mi) 07936 East Hanover (4.6 mi) 07003 Bloomfield (4.9 mi) 07017 East Orange (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,290
Population density	1,624 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	1.41 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.8237
Longitude	-74.2797
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.4%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	57.6%	13.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,290

Population

1,624

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$247,000

Median household income

$113,678

Per capita income

$945,500

Median home value

$3,501

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

0.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

779

Housing units

80.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

142

5–9

149

124

10–14

131

15–19

20–24

25–34

131

35–44

138

179

45–54

189

55–59

101

60–64

105

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	723	31.6%
18 and over	1,567	68.4%
65 and over	395	17.2%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.4%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Asian 5.1%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,865	74.4%
Two or more races	250	10%
Hispanic or Latino	217	8.7%
Asian	129	5.1%
Black or African American	38	1.5%
Other race	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.4%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	57.6%	13.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 3.9%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 63.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	3.9%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	63.5%
Median income	$247,000

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 52.6%

$1M+ 43.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$945,500
Median rent / month	$3,501
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	40.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.5%
3 bedrooms	24.1%
4 bedrooms	35.3%
5+ bedrooms	32.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	52.2%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.9%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	584	80.4%
Cohabiting couple	20	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	36	5.0%
Female householder, no spouse	86	11.8%
Households with children under 18	327	45.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	260	35.8%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	13.8%
Married	76.5%	73.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	8.0%
Divorced	2.7%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 7.8%

Some college, no degree 8.3%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 37.3%

Graduate / professional 42.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	80.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	5.8%
Kindergarten	17	2.3%
Elementary school	469	62.9%
High school	132	17.7%
College / grad school	85	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.9%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Finance & real estate 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Information 5.1%

Retail trade 4.8%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Construction 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Public administration 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	75.2%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.0%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	8.7%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	28.9%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 0.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.1%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.2%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	6.8%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	17.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	3.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.5%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	13.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	6.4%
Poor mental health	9.9%
Poor physical health	6.1%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	81.7%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	4.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.4%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	1.6%
65 and over	19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.5%
Public insurance	18.6%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,188	95.5%
Spanish	32	1.5%
Other Indo-European	17	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	11	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,049	89.5%
Born in same state	2,042	89.2%
Born in different state	1,274	55.6%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	241	10.5%
Not a US citizen	224	92.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	513	22.4%
French	199	8.7%
Arab	46	2%
Polish	28	1.2%
English	17	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	0.5%
Irish	9	0.4%
Dutch	6	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07021

What city is ZIP code 07021 in?

ZIP code 07021 is primarily assigned to Essex Fells, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07021 in?

ZIP code 07021 falls within Essex County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 07021?

80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 07021 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 07021 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 07021 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 07021 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07021?

The median household income in ZIP code 07021 is $247,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 07021 in?

ZIP code 07021 observes the EST timezone.