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 High-density area
- $53,978
- Median income Below-median income area
- $388,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07104 (Newark, NJ) rose +31.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.2 in 2023 to 376.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,891. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $388,800 (25% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,381; owner occupancy is 28.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07104 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 07104
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07104.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
156 establishments
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07104?
36.5
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
31.6%
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?
$53,978
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
21,318housing units
21,318
Total Housing Units
20,207
Occupied Units
1,111
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$388,800
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07104
Newark (07104)
50,478 residents
- 07003
Bloomfield (07003)
47,312 residents
- 07032
Kearny (07032)
40,684 residents
- 07107
Newark (07107)
37,650 residents
- 07017
East Orange (07017)
35,945 residents
- 07109
Belleville (07109)
35,897 residents
- 07103
Newark (07103)
32,698 residents
- 07018
East Orange (07018)
28,322 residents
- 07029 16,026
Harrison (07029)
16,026 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07104 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07003
Bloomfield (07003)
$103,663 median income
- 07031
North Arlington (07031)
$94,201 median income
- 07109
Belleville (07109)
$90,438 median income
- 07029
Harrison (07029)
$88,333 median income
- 07032
Kearny (07032)
$79,154 median income
- 07018
East Orange (07018)
$62,564 median income
- 07017
East Orange (07017)
$58,853 median income
- 07104
Newark (07104)
$53,978 median income
- 07103
Newark (07103)
$51,534 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07104, 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 (50,478 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 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.
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