Newark, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07112
Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,417
- 5,661/sq mi High-density area
- $58,200
- Median income Below-median income area
- $336,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newark pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,661
- people per sq mi
- 29%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07112 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 07112 (Newark, NJ) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 07112 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, with 26,417 residents across 4.7 square miles, a density of 5,661 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07112 reports a modest median household income of $58,200 (52% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,034. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $336,500 (35% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,397; owner occupancy is 29.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07112 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 07112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07112.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 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 07112, 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
26,417
Population
4.7
Area (sq mi)
5,661
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07112?
36.0
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
28.5%
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?
$58,200
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$30,034
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07112 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)
$58,200 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
12,092housing units
12,092
Total Housing Units
11,263
Occupied Units
829
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$336,500
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,397
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 237 business establishments in ZIP 07112, employing approximately 5,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $385,955,000.
237
Businesses
5,429
Employees
$386.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 17.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 13.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 15 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.1% |
| Information | 4 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.7% |
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 07112 vs 07108 →
ZIP 07112 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
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
40,849 residents
- 07103
Newark (07103)
32,698 residents
- 07106
Newark (07106)
31,298 residents
- 07208
Elizabeth (07208)
31,219 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 07112 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07112 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
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
$71,250 median income
- 07208
Elizabeth (07208)
$65,511 median income
- 07018
East Orange (07018)
$62,564 median income
- 07111
Irvington (07111)
$61,609 median income
- 07112
Newark (07112)
$58,200 median income
- 07106
Newark (07106)
$53,440 median income
- 07103
Newark (07103)
$51,534 median income
- 07102 $38,864
Newark (07102)
$38,864 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07112 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07108 | Newark, NJ | 24,386 | 1.1 mi |
| 07205 | Hillside, NJ | 21,398 | 1.4 mi |
| 07111 | Irvington, NJ | 53,942 | 1.6 mi |
| 07103 | Newark, NJ | 32,698 | 2.2 mi |
| 07208 | Elizabeth, NJ | 31,219 | 2.6 mi |
| 07106 | Newark, NJ | 31,298 | 2.5 mi |
| 07018 | East Orange, NJ | 28,322 | 3.2 mi |
| 07114 | Newark, NJ | 14,748 | 2.5 mi |
| 07102 | Newark, NJ | 12,579 | 2.6 mi |
| 07202 | Elizabeth, NJ | 40,849 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07112, 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 (26,417 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 07112 in?
ZIP code 07112 (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 07112?
ZIP code 07112 in Newark, NJ has a population of 26,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07112?
The median household income in ZIP 07112 is $58,200, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07112?
The median home value in ZIP 07112 is $336,500, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07112 is African American at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07112?
ZIP code 07112 has 237 business establishments employing approximately 5,429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07112 are: Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (39), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07112?
In ZIP code 07112, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 07112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07112 is 33.4 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 07112?
In ZIP code 07112, approximately 29.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07112 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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