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Newark, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07104

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

50,478
7,700/sq mi
$53,978
Median income
$388,800
Median home value
24.7%
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 and unusually populous area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
7,700
people per sq mi
28%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07104 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07104 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, with 50,478 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 7,700 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07104 reports a modest median household income of $53,978 (56% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $28,891. Poverty here runs at 24.3%, with unemployment measured at 10.0%. Housing costs here run $388,800 for a typical home value (25% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,381 a month; 28.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 07104 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Essex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 07104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07104.

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 07104, 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

50,478

Population

6.6

Area (sq mi)

7,700

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 07104?

36.5

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

31.6%

Foreign-Born

White 16.4%
African American 24.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%

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?

$53,978

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$28,891

Per Capita Income

24.3%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07104 ranks nationally

Newark, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,978 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

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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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

21,318

Total Housing Units

20,207

Occupied Units

1,111

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.4%
Renter 71.6%

$388,800

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,381

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+31.5%

YoY Change (2024)

376

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+276%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07104 have increased 31.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +276% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 225
2021 +14.0% 256
2022 +15.2% 295
2023 -3.0% 286
2024 +31.5% 376

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 743 business establishments in ZIP 07104, employing approximately 6,187 people with a combined annual payroll of $362,037,000.

743

Businesses

6,187

Employees

$362.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 156 21.0%
Construction 99 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 95 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 66 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 66 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 57 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 3.9%
Finance and insurance 24 3.2%
Manufacturing 23 3.1%
Wholesale trade 23 3.1%
Information 10 1.4%
Educational services 9 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.2%
Industries not classified 4 0.5%

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 07104 vs 07107 →

ZIP 07104 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 07104 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 07104 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 07104 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
07107 Newark, NJ 37,650 1.0 mi
07109 Belleville, NJ 35,897 1.9 mi
07102 Newark, NJ 12,579 2.2 mi
07029 Harrison, NJ 16,026 1.8 mi
07017 East Orange, NJ 35,945 2.1 mi
07103 Newark, NJ 32,698 2.4 mi
07018 East Orange, NJ 28,322 2.7 mi
07003 Bloomfield, NJ 47,312 3.1 mi
07031 North Arlington, NJ 15,392 2.6 mi
07032 Kearny, NJ 40,684 2.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

07111 standard
Irvington, NJ
Pop: 53,942
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
07017 standard
East Orange, NJ
Pop: 35,945

Related Areas

Essex County Newark, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07104 in? ▼
ZIP code 07104 (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 07104? ▼
ZIP code 07104 in Newark, NJ has a population of 50,478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07104? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07104 is $53,978, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07104? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07104 is $388,800, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07104? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07104 is African American at 24.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07104? ▼
ZIP code 07104 has 743 business establishments employing approximately 6,187 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07104? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07104 are: Retail trade (156), Construction (99), Other services (except public administration) (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07104? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07104 increased by 31.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 276%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07104? ▼
In ZIP code 07104, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 07104? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07104 is 31.4 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 07104? ▼
In ZIP code 07104, approximately 28.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07104? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07104 is 24.3% 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.