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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ07102

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

Typical home value

$405,287[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-6.3%
5-year / yr
0.0%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+42.7%
vs metro
-44.4%
vs state
-28.8%
ZIP 07102 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 07102 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 07102 is worth $405,287 — 44.4% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 6.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,557 a month — a 7.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,557[2]
Gross yield
7.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,123[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
12,358[3]
Median household income
$38,864[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
9
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
3
  • North Star Academy Charter School

    Other · Grades K–12 · North Star Academy Charter School

    6,476 students

  • TEAM Academy Charter School

    Other · Grades K–12 · TEAM Academy Charter School

    6,319 students

  • Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

    2,124 students

  • Science Park High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Newark Public School District

    970 students

  • Technology High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Newark Public School District

    654 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 yield7.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%
Annual rent$30,688

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$2,049
Loan principal$324,230
Down payment$81,057
Total interest paid$413,537

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 ratio1.07
Monthly cost to own$2,732
Monthly rent$2,557

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
8th percentile[1]
Rental yield
96th percentile[2]
Property tax
25th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 07102?
The typical home in 07102 is worth $405,287, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 07102?
Home values in 07102 are down 6.3% over the past year, and up 0.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 07102?
A typical home in 07102 rents for about $2,557 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 07102?
The effective property tax rate in 07102 is 1.0% — roughly $4,123 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 07102?
ZIP code 07102 has a population of 12,358 and a median household income of $38,864.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $409,958
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Highland Lakes CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $400,314
    Gross yield
  • Newark, NJ

    Typical home
    $399,610
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Keansburg, NJ

    Typical home
    $411,005
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Hamburg, NJ

    Typical home
    $398,136
    Gross yield
  • Mystic Island CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $414,947
    Gross yield
    6.9%

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