West Caldwell
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
West Caldwell is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, with 11,012 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caldwell, 1.1 miles SE.
- 11,012residents (2020 Census)
- 177 ftelevation · 54 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 2,161 / sq mipopulation density
- 07006main ZIP code (3 in total)
About West Caldwell
West Caldwell is a township located in the West Essex area in northwestern Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located approximately 16 miles (26 km) west of Manhattan and 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of Newark. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 11,012, an increase of 253 (+2.4%) from the 2010 census count of 10,759, which in turn reflected a decline of 474 (−4.2%) from the 11,233 counted in the 2000 census.
West Caldwell was originally incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 24, 1904, from portions of Caldwell Township (now known as Fairfield Township). In 1981, the borough was one of seven Essex County municipalities to pass a referendum to become a township, joining four municipalities that had already made the change, of what would ultimately be more than a dozen Essex County municipalities to reclassify themselves as townships in order take advantage of federal revenue sharing policies that allocated townships a greater share of government aid to municipalities on a per capita basis. The borough was named for Caldwell Township, which in turn was named for Presbyterian minister James Caldwell.
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked West Caldwell as its 60th best place to live in its 2010 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.
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Living in West Caldwell
- Median household income
- $158,467
- Median home value
- $659,100
- Median rent
- $1,877/mo
- Median age
- 44
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West Caldwell had 11,012 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,012 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,161 per sq mi (834 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Caldwell at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 11,012 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.10 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8472° N, 74.2944° W |
| ZIP codes | 07006, 07021, 07068 |
| Official website | westcaldwell.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401378510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Caldwell
- Caldwell1.1 mi SE
- Essex Fells1.6 mi SE
- Roseland2.0 mi SW
- North Caldwell2.2 mi NE
- Fairfield2.5 mi N
- Pine Brook2.8 mi NW
- Verona2.9 mi E
- Pleasantdale3.2 mi S
- Cedar Grove3.5 mi E
- Singac3.7 mi NE
- East Hanover4.1 mi SW
- West Orange4.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about West Caldwell
What county is West Caldwell in?
West Caldwell is in Essex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of West Caldwell, NJ?
11,012 people lived in West Caldwell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Caldwell, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07006. Other ZIP codes: 07021, 07068.
What is the elevation of West Caldwell?
177 feet (54 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Caldwell?
Caldwell (1.1 mi), Essex Fells (1.6 mi), Roseland (2.0 mi), North Caldwell (2.2 mi), Fairfield (2.5 mi).
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