| ZIP Code | 07112 |
|---|---|
| City | Newark |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 908/973 |
| Elevation | 122 ft |
| Latitude | 40.711391 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.211683 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 21.7% ▲ 117% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.8% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.5% ▲ 175% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 495 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,830 (41.2%) |
| Some College | 2,174 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 2,808 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,160 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,121 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,171 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $306,100 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,334/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,779 |
| Vacant Units | 970 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,779 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 970 |
| Owner Occupied | 30.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 70.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 07112 is located in Newark, New Jersey, within Essex County. With a population of 27,633, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 07112 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,171 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07112 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $306,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,334 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 70.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 07112 is primarily Black (84.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.7%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07112 stands at 13.5%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 07112 in Newark, NJ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 27,633 residents, a median household income of $55,171, and a median home value of $306,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.