Essex Fells, New Jersey
Essex Fells: borough in Essex County, New Jersey
About
Essex Fells is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,113 and a population density of 577 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,071 inhabitants.
The city was created 124 years ago in 1902.
Quick Facts about Essex Fells
| Population | 2,071 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Essex County |
| Postal code | 07021 |
| Area | 3.66 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8245,-74.2846 |
| Altitude | 505 feet / 154 meters |
| Establishment | March 31, 1902 (124 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:18:18 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 565 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
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Geography
Essex Fells is located at 40°49'28"N 74°17'5"W (40.8245400, -74.2845900). It has 6 neighbors: Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell and West Orange.
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Weather
59°F
Rain Showers Likely
5 to 13 mph W
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Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Essex Fells decreased by 2.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,113 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,152 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,175 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,197 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,168 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,142 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,109 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,101 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,089 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,088 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,071 | -0.82% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,536 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,687 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,430 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,684 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.5% |
| White only, percent : | 48.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 43.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 31.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 25.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 60 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 23.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
Essex Fells zip code is 07021.
County name: Essex, County
fips: 34013
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $77,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $985 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $360 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $707 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,987 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.78 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 34.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,384 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,114 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 949,804 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 154,890 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $27,126 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $27,165 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,109 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 571 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 238 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 251 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 278 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 55 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 462 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 434.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.08 |
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People born in Essex Fells (3)
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Essex Fells, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183910 | Caldwell University | Caldwell (NJ) | 07006-6195 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Essex Fells, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Essex Fells.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Roseland Post Office | Roseland (NJ) | 07068 |
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 282,520 | The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area. |
| East Orange | 64,630 | The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey. |
| Irvington | 54,226 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Bloomfield | 49,810 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| West Orange | 47,473 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Montclair | 38,509 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Belleville | 36,446 | Township in New Jersey |
| Livingston | 30,397 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| Orange | 30,134 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Nutley | 28,457 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Maplewood | 25,985 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Orange | 17,295 | Town in Essex County, New Jersey |
| Verona | 13,637 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey |
| Clinton | 12,881 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
| Cedar Grove | 12,457 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey |
| Caldwell | 7,943 | Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Essex Fells distances to largest New Jersey cities