ZIP Code 07109 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 07109 compared to county averages.

Total Population

37,893

↓ 95.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$85,374

↑ +15.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$360,700

↓ 22.7% vs county

Median Age

40.0 yrs

↓ +6.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

9.4%

↓ +10.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 07109 compares to Essex County and New Jersey overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 07109 $85k Essex $74k New Jersey $97k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 07109 $361k Essex $467k New Jersey $401k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

21.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

54.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,551

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 07109 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$360,700
Down Payment (20%)$72,140
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,290P&I: $1824 | Tax: $361 | Ins: $105
Rent (Local Median)
$1,551
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $739/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 07109, sorted by distance.

07110 1.7 mi away essex county 07031 1.9 mi away bergen county 07071 2.7 mi away bergen county 07014 2.9 mi away passaic county 07070 3.4 mi away bergen county 07012 3.6 mi away passaic county 07073 4.3 mi away bergen county 07055 4.7 mi away passaic 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 07109 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.