07108 ZIP Code – Newark, New Jersey

Located in Newark, New Jersey, ZIP code 07108 is a large ZIP code within Essex County with a population of approximately 27,830 residents. The median household income is $32,739 — well below the New Jersey average and well below the national average. At $298,200, median home values run above the national average, with 19.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,055, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 37% single-family (increasing), 38% apartments (increasing), 24% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 11.6%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 17.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 32.2, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 07112, 07103, 07111.

ZIP Code 07108 Data

Population 27,830
Median Household Income $32,739
Median Home Value $298,200
Median Rent $1,055
Median Age 32.2
Unemployment Rate 11.6%
Poverty Rate 36.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
County Essex County
State New Jersey

ZIP 07108 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 07108NJ Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population27k15k10k
Median Household Income$32k$113k$73k
Median Home Value$298k$459k$258k
Median Rent$1,055$1,724$1,088
Median Age32.243.143.2
Unemployment Rate11.6%5.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate36.0%8.1%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher17.0%44.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
07112 NEWARK 27,122 $49,966
07103 NEWARK 35,318 $40,653
07111 IRVINGTON 60,268 $57,293
07102 NEWARK 13,506 $35,515
07106 NEWARK 36,538 $48,983