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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ07109

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

Typical home value

$517,994[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.2%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+82.3%
vs metro
-29.0%
vs state
-9.1%
ZIP 07109 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 07109 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 07109 is worth $517,994 — 29.0% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,199 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,199[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$12,726[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
37,984[3]
Median household income
$90,438[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
10
Elementary
7
Middle
1
High
1
  • Belleville High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Belleville Public School District

    1,591 students

  • Belleville Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Belleville Public School District

    709 students

  • Belleville PS8

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Belleville Public School District

    500 students

  • Belleville PS4

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Belleville Public School District

    438 students

  • Belleville PS7

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Belleville Public School District

    427 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 yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$26,391

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$2,619
Loan principal$414,395
Down payment$103,599
Total interest paid$528,538

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 ratio1.87
Monthly cost to own$4,113
Monthly rent$2,199

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
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
55th percentile[2]
Property tax
97th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 07109?
The typical home in 07109 is worth $517,994, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 07109?
Home values in 07109 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 07109?
A typical home in 07109 rents for about $2,199 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 07109?
The effective property tax rate in 07109 is 2.5% — roughly $12,726 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 07109?
ZIP code 07109 has a population of 37,984 and a median household income of $90,438.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Peach Lake CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $518,604
    Gross yield
  • Wanaque, NJ

    Typical home
    $518,731
    Gross yield
  • NJ

    Typical home
    $516,853
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Laurence Harbor CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $516,822
    Gross yield
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $516,522
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Landing CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $519,878
    Gross yield

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