North Caldwell
Borough in Essex County, New Jersey
North Caldwell is a borough in Essex County, New Jersey, with 6,694 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 505 ft (154 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cedar Grove, 1.6 miles E.
- 6,694residents (2020 Census)
- 505 ftelevation · 154 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 2,182 / sq mipopulation density
- 07006main ZIP code (2 in total)
About North Caldwell
North Caldwell is a borough in northwestern Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and a suburb of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,694, an increase of 511 (+8.3%) from the 2010 census count of 6,183, which in turn reflected a decline of 1,192 (−16.2%) from the 7,375 counted in the 2000 census.
North Caldwell was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 31, 1898, from portions of Caldwell Township (now known as Fairfield Township). The borough derives its name from Presbyterian minister James Caldwell.
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked North Caldwell as its 10th-best place to live in its 2010 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey, and its third-best place to live in its 2013 ranking. In 2017, a Bloomberg analysis ranked North Caldwell the 34th richest town in the United States.
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Living in North Caldwell
- Median household income
- $208,245
- Median home value
- $904,500
- Median rent
- $3,329/mo
- Median age
- 43.6
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North Caldwell had 6,694 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,694 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,182 per sq mi (843 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Caldwell at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,694 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.07 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8645° N, 74.2600° W |
| ZIP codes | 07006, 07009 |
| Official website | northcaldwell.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3452620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Caldwell
- Cedar Grove1.6 mi E
- Singac1.7 mi NE
- Caldwell2.0 mi SW
- West Caldwell2.2 mi SW
- Verona2.3 mi SE
- Little Falls2.4 mi E
- Fairfield2.6 mi NW
- Essex Fells2.7 mi S
- Great Notch2.7 mi E
- Montclair State University3.2 mi E
- Totowa3.4 mi NE
- Upper Montclair3.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Caldwell
What county is North Caldwell in?
North Caldwell is in Essex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of North Caldwell, NJ?
6,694 people lived in North Caldwell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Caldwell, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07006. Other ZIP codes: 07009.
What is the elevation of North Caldwell?
505 feet (154 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Caldwell?
Cedar Grove (1.6 mi), Singac (1.7 mi), Caldwell (2.0 mi), West Caldwell (2.2 mi), Verona (2.3 mi).
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