ZIP Code 07079 Demographics

Essex County, New Jersey  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 07079 compared to county averages.

Total Population

18,648

↓ 97.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$173,012

↑ +134.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$769,100

↑ +64.9% vs county

Median Age

35.8 yrs

↑ 4.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

↑ 41.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 07079 compares to Essex County and New Jersey overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 07079 $173k Essex $74k New Jersey $97k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 07079 $769k Essex $467k New Jersey $401k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

36.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

65.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$2,186

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 07079 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$769,100
Down Payment (20%)$153,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$4,882P&I: $3889 | Tax: $769 | Ins: $224
Rent (Local Median)
$2,186
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $2,696/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 07079, sorted by distance.

07040 1.4 mi away essex county 07106 1.6 mi away essex county 07050 1.9 mi away essex county 07111 2.3 mi away essex county 07018 2.3 mi away essex county 07088 2.5 mi away union county 07041 2.8 mi away essex county 07017 3.2 mi away essex county

About Essex County

Essex County is located in New Jersey and has a total population of 853,374. The county's median household income is $73,785 and median home value is $466,500. ZIP code 07079 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Essex County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.