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Newark, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07102

Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,579
4,136/sq mi
$38,864
Median income
$431,500
Median home value
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newark pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
4,136
people per sq mi
6%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07102 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07102 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, home to 12,579 residents across 3.0 square miles, a density of 4,136 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07102 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,864 (68% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $33,907. Local economic indicators show a 31.3% poverty rate alongside 9.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $431,500 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,265 a month, and owner-occupancy at 6.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Essex County, letting you compare 07102 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07102

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07102.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07102, Newark, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,579

Population

3.0

Area (sq mi)

4,136

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07102?

33.7

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

23.7%

Foreign-Born

White 16.7%
African American 50.4%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$38,864

Median Household Income

-68% vs state

$33,907

Per Capita Income

31.3%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07102 ranks nationally

Newark, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$38,864 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,683

Total Housing Units

6,270

Occupied Units

413

Vacant Units

1.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 6.0%
Renter 94.0%

$431,500

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,265

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,092 business establishments in ZIP 07102, employing approximately 33,217 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,175,293,000.

1,092

Businesses

33,217

Employees

$4.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 226 20.7%
Accommodation and food services 144 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 139 12.7%
Retail trade 120 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 112 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 68 6.2%
Finance and insurance 61 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 3.8%
Information 39 3.6%
Educational services 32 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 27 2.5%
Construction 22 2.0%
Wholesale trade 17 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.6%
Manufacturing 15 1.4%
Utilities 6 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07102 vs 07103 →

ZIP 07102 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07102 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07102 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07103 Newark, NJ 32,698 1.2 mi
07029 Harrison, NJ 16,026 1.2 mi
07104 Newark, NJ 50,478 2.2 mi
07107 Newark, NJ 37,650 1.9 mi
07108 Newark, NJ 24,386 1.6 mi
07114 Newark, NJ 14,748 2.5 mi
07105 Newark, NJ 46,983 2.0 mi
07112 Newark, NJ 26,417 2.6 mi
07106 Newark, NJ 31,298 3.0 mi
07018 East Orange, NJ 28,322 2.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

07111 standard
Irvington, NJ
Pop: 53,942
07104 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 50,478
07003 standard
Bloomfield, NJ
Pop: 47,312
07105 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 46,983
07052 standard
West Orange, NJ
Pop: 46,182
07107 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 37,650

Related Areas

Essex County Newark, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07102 in? ▼
ZIP code 07102 (Newark) is located in Essex County, New Jersey. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07102? ▼
ZIP code 07102 in Newark, NJ has a population of 12,579 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07102? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07102 is $38,864, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07102? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07102 is $431,500, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07102? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07102 is African American at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07102? ▼
ZIP code 07102 has 1,092 business establishments employing approximately 33,217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07102? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07102 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (226), Accommodation and food services (144), Other services (except public administration) (139). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07102? ▼
In ZIP code 07102, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07102? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07102 is 34.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07102? ▼
In ZIP code 07102, approximately 6.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 94.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07102? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07102 is 31.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.