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Newark, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07105

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

46,983
3,903/sq mi
$59,847
Median income
$471,600
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newark pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
3,903
people per sq mi
16%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07105 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07105 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, with 46,983 residents across 12.0 square miles, a density of 3,903 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07105 reports a modest median household income of $59,847 (51% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $25,682. Local economic indicators show a 17.3% poverty rate alongside 9.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $471,600 (9% below the state average), median rent at $1,652 a month, and owner-occupancy at 15.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 07105 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 07105

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07105.

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 07105, 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

46,983

Population

12.0

Area (sq mi)

3,903

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 07105?

34.2

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

64.4%

Foreign-Born

White 30.6%
African American 7.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%

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?

$59,847

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$25,682

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07105 ranks nationally

Newark, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,847 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

20,624

Total Housing Units

19,099

Occupied Units

1,525

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 15.9%
Renter 84.1%

$471,600

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,652

Median Rent

1971

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

+16.4%

YoY Change (2022)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07105 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +2.1% 178
2019 +14.9% 204
2020 -7.5% 189
2021 +8.4% 205
2022 +16.4% 239

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,525 business establishments in ZIP 07105, employing approximately 21,013 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,432,220,000.

1,525

Businesses

21,013

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 301 19.7%
Retail trade 177 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 176 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 157 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 156 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 107 7.0%
Wholesale trade 96 6.3%
Manufacturing 84 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 4.0%
Finance and insurance 58 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 3.0%
Information 19 1.3%
Educational services 9 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 07105 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 07105 ranks #3 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 07105 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 07105 ranks #6 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
07029 Harrison, NJ 16,026 1.6 mi
07102 Newark, NJ 12,579 2.0 mi
07114 Newark, NJ 14,748 2.1 mi
07032 Kearny, NJ 40,684 2.3 mi
07108 Newark, NJ 24,386 3.2 mi
07304 Jersey City, NJ 41,233 3.4 mi
07103 Newark, NJ 32,698 3.2 mi
07104 Newark, NJ 50,478 3.4 mi
07031 North Arlington, NJ 15,392 4.5 mi
07306 Jersey City, NJ 52,669 3.6 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
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 07105 in? ▼
ZIP code 07105 (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 07105? ▼
ZIP code 07105 in Newark, NJ has a population of 46,983 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07105? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07105 is $59,847, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07105? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07105 is $471,600, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07105? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07105 is White at 30.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07105? ▼
ZIP code 07105 has 1,525 business establishments employing approximately 21,013 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07105? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07105 are: Construction (301), Retail trade (177), Accommodation and food services (176). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07105? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07105 increased by 16.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 07105? ▼
In ZIP code 07105, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 07105? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07105 is 33.1 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 07105? ▼
In ZIP code 07105, approximately 15.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 84.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07105? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07105 is 17.3% 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.