ZIP Code 07106 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 07106 compared to county averages.

Total Population

36,538

↓ 95.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$48,983

↓ 33.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$282,800

↓ 39.4% vs county

Median Age

35.6 yrs

↑ 5.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

15.4%

↓ +81.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 07106 compares to Essex County and New Jersey overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 07106 $49k Essex $74k New Jersey $97k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 07106 $283k Essex $467k New Jersey $401k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.0%

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

Owner Occupancy

34.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,163

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 07106 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$282,800
Down Payment (20%)$56,560
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,795P&I: $1430 | Tax: $283 | Ins: $82
Rent (Local Median)
$1,163
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $632/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 07106, sorted by distance.

07018 1.2 mi away essex county 07111 1.2 mi away essex county 07079 1.6 mi away essex county 07103 1.8 mi away essex county 07050 1.8 mi away essex county 07108 2.0 mi away essex county 07040 2.2 mi away essex county 07017 2.4 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 07106 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.