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Watsessing, NJ
Census-designated place in Essex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07003.
Population
8,232
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
13,305
ZIP codes
1
Watsessing and its ZIP codes
Watsessing at a glance
- Watsessing is about 10 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $103,378, close to the New Jersey median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $435,400 (4% below New Jersey) and median rent is $2,026 a month.
Local data for Watsessing, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Watsessing, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,378
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$435,400
Median rent
$2,026/mo
Homeownership
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher
53.0%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
33.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (900), Puerto Ricans (632), Irish Americans (445).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Watsessing.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -1.5 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
Watsessing, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.7%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit12.4%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home26.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Watsessing, 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
87° / 25°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watsessing, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Watsessing
1 in or overlapping Watsessing. Population shown
Cities near Watsessing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ampere NorthCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.3 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.3 |
| East OrangeCity | 1.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Glen RidgeBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Llewellyn ParkCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.7 |
| East NewarkBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.6 |
| NewarkCity | 3.7 mi | 24.1 |
| North ArlingtonBorough | 3.8 mi | 2.5 |
| PleasantdaleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrisonTown | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Upper MontclairCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Essex FellsBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.4 |
| KearnyTown | 5 mi | 8.8 |
| CaldwellBorough | 5.3 mi | 1.2 |
| CliftonCity | 5.4 mi | 11.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watsessing, NJ in?
- Watsessing is in Essex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Watsessing, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Watsessing include 07003.
- What is the population of Watsessing, NJ?
- About 8,232 people live in Watsessing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watsessing?
- Nearby places include Ampere North (1 mi), Silver Lake (1.1 mi), East Orange (1.4 mi), Glen Ridge (1.4 mi), Llewellyn Park (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023