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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
$51,534
Median income
$318,800
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $25,207. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.9%. Housing costs here run $318,800 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,323 a month; 24.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 07103 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 07103

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07103.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 07103?

32.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

27.3%

Foreign-Born

White 6.3%
African American 65.8%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,949

Total Housing Units

12,878

Occupied Units

1,071

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.6%
Renter 75.4%

$318,800

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07103 ranks #5 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 07103 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 07103 ranks #8 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
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

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 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.

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