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Westfield, NJ
Town in Union County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07090.
Population
31,111
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,627
ZIP codes
1
Westfield and its ZIP codes
Westfield at a glance
- Westfield is about 3.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 30th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $232,629 a year, about 2.2 times the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $953,400 (about 2.1 times the New Jersey figure) and median rent is $2,357 a month.
Local data for Westfield, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westfield, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$232,629
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$953,400
Median rent
$2,357/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
78.1%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
36.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,422), Italian Americans (5,204), German Americans (3,148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Westfield.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,755
231,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,152
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $4,637 per person
PPP loans
$73.7M
1,217 loans, 8,739 jobs reported
How people get to work
Westfield, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.7%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit11.8%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home34.3%
Average one-way commute: 36.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westfield, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,566
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westfield, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.0%
U.S. 33.3% -10.3 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Westfield
1 in or overlapping Westfield. Population shown
Cities near Westfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarwoodBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MountainsideBorough | 2 mi | 4 |
| FanwoodBorough | 2.1 mi | 1.3 |
| CranfordCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| KenilworthBorough | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| PlainfieldCity | 3.8 mi | 6 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SummitCity | 4.2 mi | 6 |
| New ProvidenceBorough | 4.3 mi | 3.7 |
| WatchungBorough | 4.5 mi | 6 |
| Roselle ParkBorough | 4.6 mi | 1.2 |
| RahwayCity | 4.7 mi | 3.9 |
| RoselleBorough | 4.7 mi | 2.6 |
| ColoniaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4 |
| Connecticut FarmsCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| North PlainfieldBorough | 5 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westfield, NJ in?
- Westfield is in Union County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Westfield, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westfield include 07090.
- What is the population of Westfield, NJ?
- About 31,111 people live in Westfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westfield?
- Nearby places include Garwood (1.3 mi), Mountainside (2 mi), Fanwood (2.1 mi), Cranford (2.3 mi), Kenilworth (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023