Newark, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07108
Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,386
- 6,860/sq mi High-density area
- $36,200
- Median income Below-median income area
- $399,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.4%
- 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 area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,860
- people per sq mi
- 19%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07108 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07108 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, with 24,386 residents across 3.6 square miles, a density of 6,860 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07108 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,200 (70% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,264. Economic pressure is pronounced: 34.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $399,400 (23% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,131; owner occupancy is 19.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07108 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 07108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07108.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 18
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 18
Health care and social assistance
18 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 07108, 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
24,386
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
6,860
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07108?
32.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
19.7%
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?
$36,200
Median Household Income
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$24,264
Per Capita Income
34.0%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07108 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Newark, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$36,200 1st percentile higher than 1% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey 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
12,786housing units
12,786
Total Housing Units
11,383
Occupied Units
1,403
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$399,400
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,131
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 190 business establishments in ZIP 07108, employing approximately 1,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,047,000.
190
Businesses
1,527
Employees
$69.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 53 | 27.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 15 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 1.6% |
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 07108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07111
Irvington (07111)
53,942 residents
- 07107
Newark (07107)
37,650 residents
- 07017
East Orange (07017)
35,945 residents
- 07103
Newark (07103)
32,698 residents
- 07106
Newark (07106)
31,298 residents
- 07018
East Orange (07018)
28,322 residents
- 07112
Newark (07112)
26,417 residents
- 07108
Newark (07108)
24,386 residents
- 07205 21,398
Hillside (07205)
21,398 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07108 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07205
Hillside (07205)
$99,528 median income
- 07018
East Orange (07018)
$62,564 median income
- 07111
Irvington (07111)
$61,609 median income
- 07017
East Orange (07017)
$58,853 median income
- 07112
Newark (07112)
$58,200 median income
- 07106
Newark (07106)
$53,440 median income
- 07103
Newark (07103)
$51,534 median income
- 07107
Newark (07107)
$51,242 median income
- 07102 $38,864
Newark (07102)
$38,864 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07108 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07103 | Newark, NJ | 32,698 | 1.1 mi |
| 07112 | Newark, NJ | 26,417 | 1.1 mi |
| 07111 | Irvington, NJ | 53,942 | 1.7 mi |
| 07102 | Newark, NJ | 12,579 | 1.6 mi |
| 07106 | Newark, NJ | 31,298 | 2.0 mi |
| 07018 | East Orange, NJ | 28,322 | 2.4 mi |
| 07107 | Newark, NJ | 37,650 | 2.8 mi |
| 07205 | Hillside, NJ | 21,398 | 2.4 mi |
| 07017 | East Orange, NJ | 35,945 | 3.4 mi |
| 07114 | Newark, NJ | 14,748 | 2.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07108, 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 (24,386 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 07108 in?
ZIP code 07108 (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 07108?
ZIP code 07108 in Newark, NJ has a population of 24,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07108?
The median household income in ZIP 07108 is $36,200, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07108?
The median home value in ZIP 07108 is $399,400, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07108 is African American at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07108?
ZIP code 07108 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 1,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07108 are: Retail trade (53), Other services (except public administration) (28), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07108?
In ZIP code 07108, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 07108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07108 is 32.2 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 07108?
In ZIP code 07108, approximately 19.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 81.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07108 is 34.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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