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Caldwell, NJ
Borough in Essex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07006.
Population
9,003
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
7,642
ZIP codes
1
Caldwell and its ZIP codes
Caldwell at a glance
- Caldwell is about 6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $96,824 a year, 7% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $575,400 (27% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,976 a month.
Local data for Caldwell, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caldwell, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,824
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$575,400
Median rent
$1,976/mo
Homeownership
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher
56.9%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,027), Irish Americans (1,553), German Americans (662).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Caldwell.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,238
353,038 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,871
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.4B
FY 2026, $7,399 per person
How people get to work
Caldwell, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.9%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit6.7%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home19.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caldwell, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
521
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,803
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caldwell, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.5%
U.S. 33.3% -11.8 pts
Diabetes
7.1%
U.S. 12.1% -5.0 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Caldwell
1 in or overlapping Caldwell. Population shown
Cities near Caldwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Essex FellsBorough | 1.1 mi | 1.4 |
| North CaldwellBorough | 1.6 mi | 3.1 |
| RoselandBorough | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
| PleasantdaleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| SingacCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Llewellyn ParkCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Pine BrookCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Great NotchCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1 |
| Upper MontclairCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Glen RidgeBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Montclair State UniversityCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| TotowaBorough | 5.2 mi | 4 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.6 |
| WatsessingCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Woodland ParkBorough | 5.4 mi | 2.9 |
| CliftonCity | 5.8 mi | 11.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caldwell, NJ in?
- Caldwell is in Essex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Caldwell, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Caldwell include 07006.
- What is the population of Caldwell, NJ?
- About 9,003 people live in Caldwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caldwell?
- Nearby places include Essex Fells (1.1 mi), North Caldwell (1.6 mi), Roseland (2.2 mi), Pleasantdale (2.3 mi), Singac (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023