Newark, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07103
Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,698
- 5,934/sq mi High-density area
- $51,534
- Median income Below-median income area
- $318,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newark pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,934
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07103 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07103 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, with 32,698 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 5,934 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07103 reports a modest median household income of $51,534 (58% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,207. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $318,800 (38% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,323; owner occupancy is 24.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07103 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 07103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07103.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 29
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 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 07103, 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
32,698
Population
5.5
Area (sq mi)
5,934
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07103?
32.4
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
27.3%
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?
$51,534
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$25,207
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07103 ranks nationally
Newark, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$51,534 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
13,949housing units
13,949
Total Housing Units
12,878
Occupied Units
1,071
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,800
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,323
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 415 business establishments in ZIP 07103, employing approximately 8,197 people with a combined annual payroll of $536,866,000.
415
Businesses
8,197
Employees
$536.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 89 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 18.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 22 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.4% |
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 07103 vs 07108 →
ZIP 07103 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07111
Irvington (07111)
53,942 residents
- 07104
Newark (07104)
50,478 residents
- 07107
Newark (07107)
37,650 residents
- 07017
East Orange (07017)
35,945 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07103 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07103 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
- 07111
Irvington (07111)
$61,609 median income
- 07017
East Orange (07017)
$58,853 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07103 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07108 | Newark, NJ | 24,386 | 1.1 mi |
| 07102 | Newark, NJ | 12,579 | 1.2 mi |
| 07107 | Newark, NJ | 37,650 | 1.7 mi |
| 07106 | Newark, NJ | 31,298 | 1.8 mi |
| 07018 | East Orange, NJ | 28,322 | 1.7 mi |
| 07112 | Newark, NJ | 26,417 | 2.2 mi |
| 07017 | East Orange, NJ | 35,945 | 2.4 mi |
| 07029 | Harrison, NJ | 16,026 | 2.2 mi |
| 07111 | Irvington, NJ | 53,942 | 2.1 mi |
| 07104 | Newark, NJ | 50,478 | 2.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07103, 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 (32,698 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 07103 in?
ZIP code 07103 (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 07103?
ZIP code 07103 in Newark, NJ has a population of 32,698 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07103?
The median household income in ZIP 07103 is $51,534, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07103?
The median home value in ZIP 07103 is $318,800, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07103?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07103 is African American at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07103?
ZIP code 07103 has 415 business establishments employing approximately 8,197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07103?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07103 are: Retail trade (89), Other services (except public administration) (76), Health care and social assistance (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07103?
In ZIP code 07103, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 07103?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07103 is 31.7 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 07103?
In ZIP code 07103, approximately 24.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07103?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07103 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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