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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ07040

Essex County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$959,486[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.7%
5-year / yr
+7.4%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+237.8%
vs metro
+31.5%
vs state
+68.5%
ZIP 07040 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 07040 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 07040 is worth $959,486 — 31.5% above the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,758 a month — a 3.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,758[2]
Gross yield
3.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$22,705[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Essex County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
25,613[3]
Median household income
$173,500[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Essex County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-3,761[5]
Moved in
19,593
Moved out
23,354

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • Columbia High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · South Orange-Maplewood School District

    1,933 students

  • Maplewood Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · South Orange-Maplewood School District

    733 students

  • Clinton Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · South Orange-Maplewood School District

    572 students

  • Tuscan Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · South Orange-Maplewood School District

    547 students

  • Delia Bolden Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · South Orange-Maplewood School District

    481 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.1%
Annual rent$33,100

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,852
Loan principal$767,589
Down payment$191,897
Total interest paid$979,017

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.74
Monthly cost to own$7,546
Monthly rent$2,758

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
81st percentile[1]
Rental yield
11th percentile[2]
Property tax
95th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 07040?
The typical home in 07040 is worth $959,486, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 07040?
Home values in 07040 are up 4.7% over the past year, and up 7.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 07040?
A typical home in 07040 rents for about $2,758 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 07040?
The effective property tax rate in 07040 is 2.4% — roughly $22,705 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 07040?
ZIP code 07040 has a population of 25,613 and a median household income of $173,500.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Shrewsbury, NJ

    Typical home
    $962,789
    Gross yield
  • Millwood CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $954,015
    Gross yield
  • Rockville Centre, NY

    Typical home
    $965,206
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Fort Salonga CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $950,924
    Gross yield
  • NJ

    Typical home
    $949,652
    Gross yield
  • North New Hyde Park CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $970,431
    Gross yield
    5.0%

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