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 High-density area
- $38,864
- Median income Below-median income area
- $431,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,907. The poverty rate is 31.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $431,500 (16% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,265; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07102 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
226 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
139 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
120 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 07102?
33.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
23.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$33,907
Per Capita Income
31.3%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07102 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Newark, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$38,864 1st percentile higher than 1% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,683housing units
6,683
Total Housing Units
6,270
Occupied Units
413
Vacant Units
1.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$431,500
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07104
Newark (07104)
50,478 residents
- 07105
Newark (07105)
46,983 residents
- 07107
Newark (07107)
37,650 residents
- 07103
Newark (07103)
32,698 residents
- 07106
Newark (07106)
31,298 residents
- 07018
East Orange (07018)
28,322 residents
- 07112
Newark (07112)
26,417 residents
- 07108
Newark (07108)
24,386 residents
- 07029 16,026
Harrison (07029)
16,026 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07102 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07029
Harrison (07029)
$88,333 median income
- 07018
East Orange (07018)
$62,564 median income
- 07105
Newark (07105)
$59,847 median income
- 07112
Newark (07112)
$58,200 median income
- 07104
Newark (07104)
$53,978 median income
- 07106
Newark (07106)
$53,440 median income
- 07103
Newark (07103)
$51,534 median income
- 07107
Newark (07107)
$51,242 median income
- 07102
Newark (07102)
$38,864 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07102, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,579 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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