07103 ZIP Code
Newark, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07103 |
| City/Town: | Newark |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,318 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,653 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,440 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,994 |
| Median Home Value: | $238,900 |
| Land Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7389, -74.1953 |
Population Information (07103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,318 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,581 | 46.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,737 | 53.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,556 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,551 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,316 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,605 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,166 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,215 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,359 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,396 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,939 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,628 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,938 | 5.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,089 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 560 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $238,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,216 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,994 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,793 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,201 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,949 | 23.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,844 | 76.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,124 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,486 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,906 | 13.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,676 | 31.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,245 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,234 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,789 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,788 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07103 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,653 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,944 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,709 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,440 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,491 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,807 | 89.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,684 | 10.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,846 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,616 | 76.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,555 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 636 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,151 | 8.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 25,586 | 72.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 185 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,702 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,638 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,056 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,078 | 11.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,660 | 16.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 139 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,227 | 6.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 139 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,155 | 8.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07103 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,671 | 13.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,508 | 11.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,648 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,070 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,247 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,373 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,191 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,392 | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 483 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 210 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07103 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,240 | 52.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 817 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,957 | 21.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 904 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 338 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 729 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07103 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 712 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 565 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 284 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,406 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,923 | 13.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 115 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 626 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,759 | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,123 | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 994 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 646 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 654 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,197 | 88.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,367 | 46.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,288 | 48.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,594 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07103 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,397 | 73.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,207 | 25.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,485 | 11.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,726 | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 786 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,893 | 30.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07103 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,694 | 12.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,457 | 24.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,977 | 14.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,580 | 18.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,137 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 559 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,481 | 17.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 88 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07103 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 899 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,734 | 26.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,804 | 20.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,672 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,149 | 8.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,027 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 610 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 518 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,581 | 11.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07103 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 865 | 6.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,626 | 18.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,391 | 31.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,248 | 37.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 620 | 4.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 244 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07103 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,159 | 63.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 331 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,585 | 28.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 296 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 66 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 74 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 282 | 2.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07103 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,302 | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,307 | 49.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,775 | 13.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 409 | 3.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07103 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 113 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 142 | 4.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 354 | 12.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 290 | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,131 | 38.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 667 | 22.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 183 | 6.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07103 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,069 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $865 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,216 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (07103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,793 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,549 | 19.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,261 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,112 | 24.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,458 | 50.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,410 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,956 | 23.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07103 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,435 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,511 | 60.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,541 | 28.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 414 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 591 | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,145 | 73.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07103 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,812 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 896 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 273 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,219 | 35.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,091 | 17.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,333 | 36.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,230 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 515 | 2.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,791 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,506 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 526 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,562 | 64.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,418 | 25.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07103 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,697 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,156 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,949 | 57.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,916 | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 431 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 291 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,174 | 76.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,324 | 3.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,144 | 615.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,144 | 615.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,144 | 615.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 157 | 11.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3,517 | 265.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,488 | 263.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07103 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,762 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,288 | 71.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,474 | 28.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,237 | 12.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,824 | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 484 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,929 | 8.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07103 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,793 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,455 | 89.5% | 89.4% |
Newark, NJ07103