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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ07112

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

Typical home value

$489,838[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.1%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+9.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+72.4%
vs metro
-32.9%
vs state
-14.0%
ZIP 07112 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 07112 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 07112 is worth $489,838 — 32.9% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,094 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,094[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
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,385[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
29,456[3]
Median household income
$58,200[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
  • Chancellor Avenue School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Newark Public School District

    614 students

  • George Washington Carver Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Newark Public School District

    561 students

  • Weequahic High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Newark Public School District

    553 students

  • Peshine Avenue School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Newark Public School District

    552 students

  • Hawthorne Avenue School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Newark Public School District

    439 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$25,131

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$2,477
Loan principal$391,871
Down payment$97,968
Total interest paid$499,809

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 ratio1.75
Monthly cost to own$3,669
Monthly rent$2,094

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
28th percentile[1]
Rental yield
57th percentile[2]
Property tax
64th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 07112?
The typical home in 07112 is worth $489,838, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 07112?
Home values in 07112 are up 1.1% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 07112?
A typical home in 07112 rents for about $2,094 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 07112?
The effective property tax rate in 07112 is 1.9% — roughly $9,385 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 07112?
ZIP code 07112 has a population of 29,456 and a median household income of $58,200.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Elizabeth, NJ

    Typical home
    $488,924
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • East Orange, NJ

    Typical home
    $487,688
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Plainfield, NJ

    Typical home
    $486,690
    Gross yield
  • Riverdale, NJ

    Typical home
    $486,534
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Macopin CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $486,336
    Gross yield
  • Bloomsbury, NJ

    Typical home
    $493,817
    Gross yield

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