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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ07107

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

Typical home value

$512,442[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.8%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+80.4%
vs metro
-29.8%
vs state
-10.0%
ZIP 07107 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 07107 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 07107 is worth $512,442 — 29.8% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,979 a month — a 4.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,979[2]
Gross yield
4.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,892[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
43,293[3]
Median household income
$51,242[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
8
Elementary
5
Middle
0
High
2
  • Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology

    High · Grades 9–12 · Essex County Schools of Technology

    1,148 students

  • First Avenue School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Newark Public School District

    1,057 students

  • Abington Avenue School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Newark Public School District

    833 students

  • Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Newark Public School District

    737 students

  • Sussex Avenue School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Newark Public School District

    553 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 yield4.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$23,751

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$2,591
Loan principal$409,953
Down payment$102,488
Total interest paid$522,873

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 ratio1.90
Monthly cost to own$3,761
Monthly rent$1,979

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
23rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
36th percentile[2]
Property tax
49th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 07107?
The typical home in 07107 is worth $512,442, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 07107?
Home values in 07107 are down 2.8% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 07107?
A typical home in 07107 rents for about $1,979 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 07107?
The effective property tax rate in 07107 is 1.7% — roughly $8,892 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 07107?
ZIP code 07107 has a population of 43,293 and a median household income of $51,242.

#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
    $512,484
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Allenwood CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $511,164
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Lamington CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $513,750
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Sound Beach CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $514,833
    Gross yield
  • Roselle, NJ

    Typical home
    $509,929
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • NJ

    Typical home
    $515,614
    Gross yield

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