| ZIP Code | 07105 |
|---|---|
| City | Newark |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 201/551/732/848/862/ |
| Elevation | 11 ft |
| Latitude | 40.723066 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.138636 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 17.5% ▲ 75% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.6% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.1% ▲ 87% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,355 (4.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 17,003 (60.4%) |
| Some College | 1,499 (5.3%) |
| Associates | 1,939 (6.9%) |
| Bachelors | 931 (3.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,420 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,752 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $445,900 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,600/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,608 |
| Vacant Units | 1,183 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,608 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,183 |
| Owner Occupied | 17.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 82.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 07105 is located in Newark, New Jersey, within Essex County. With a population of 56,657, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 07105 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,752 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07105 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $445,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,600 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 82.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 07105 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 49.2%. Residents are less-educated — 22.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.5%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07105 stands at 9.1%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 07105 in Newark, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 56,657 residents, a median household income of $55,752, and a median home value of $445,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.