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Newark, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07106

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

31,298
8,513/sq mi
$53,440
Median income
$355,400
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newark pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
8,513
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, with 31,298 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 8,513 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07106 reports a modest median household income of $53,440 (56% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $30,499. Poverty here runs at 18.6%, with unemployment measured at 14.4%. The typical home here is valued at $355,400 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,242 monthly, and 35.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 07106 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 07106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07106.

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 07106, 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

31,298

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

8,513

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 07106?

35.4

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

34.9%

Foreign-Born

White 3.1%
African American 72.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

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?

$53,440

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$30,499

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Unemployment Rate

35.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07106 ranks nationally

Newark, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,440 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

13,585

Total Housing Units

12,944

Occupied Units

641

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.4%
Renter 64.6%

$355,400

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,242

Median Rent

1952

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

+14.0%

YoY Change (2024)

419

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+319%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07106 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +319% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.0% 223
2021 +16.4% 260
2022 +19.7% 311
2023 +18.3% 367
2024 +14.0% 419

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 191 business establishments in ZIP 07106, employing approximately 829 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,496,000.

191

Businesses

829

Employees

$25.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 56 29.3%
Construction 21 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 20 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 20 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 18 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 15 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.7%
Finance and insurance 6 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.1%

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 07106 vs 07111 →

ZIP 07106 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 07106 ranks #4 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 07106 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 07106 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
07111 Irvington, NJ 53,942 1.2 mi
07018 East Orange, NJ 28,322 1.2 mi
07050 Orange, NJ 30,074 1.8 mi
07079 South Orange, NJ 16,316 1.6 mi
07103 Newark, NJ 32,698 1.8 mi
07205 Hillside, NJ 21,398 3.2 mi
07108 Newark, NJ 24,386 2.0 mi
07040 Maplewood, NJ 23,876 2.2 mi
07112 Newark, NJ 26,417 2.5 mi
07017 East Orange, NJ 35,945 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 07106 in? ▼
ZIP code 07106 (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 07106? ▼
ZIP code 07106 in Newark, NJ has a population of 31,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07106 is $53,440, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07106 is $355,400, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07106 is African American at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07106? ▼
ZIP code 07106 has 191 business establishments employing approximately 829 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07106 are: Retail trade (56), Construction (21), Health care and social assistance (20). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07106 increased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 319%. 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 07106? ▼
In ZIP code 07106, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 07106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07106 is 35.9 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 07106? ▼
In ZIP code 07106, approximately 35.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07106 is 18.6% 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.