Newark, NJ

Newark sits in Essex, New Jersey, and is covered by 20 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 307,483 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Newark has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $329,577 and median asking rent runs around $1,173 per month. Median household income hovers around $43,422. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Newark

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
07101	Essex	0	—	—
07102	Essex	13,506	$35,515	$368,400
07103	Essex	35,318	$40,653	$238,900
07104	Essex	55,412	$51,511	$330,000
07105	Essex	56,696	$51,927	$430,000
07106	Essex	36,538	$48,983	$282,800
07107	Essex	41,907	$46,916	$317,400
07108	Essex	27,830	$32,739	$298,200
07112	Essex	27,122	$49,966	$291,200
07114	Essex	13,154	$32,591	$409,300
07175	Essex	0	—	—
07184	Essex	0	—	—
07188	Essex	0	—	—
07189	Essex	0	—	—
07191	Essex	0	—	—
07192	Essex	0	—	—
07193	Essex	0	—	—
07195	Essex	0	—	—
07198	Essex	0	—	—
07199	Essex	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Newark?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $329,577, and median rent is $1,173. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.