07112 ZIP Code
Newark, New jersey
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 07112 |
| City/Town: | Newark |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,122 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,966 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,379 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,042 |
| Median Home Value: | $291,200 |
| Land Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7114, -74.2117 |
Population Information (07112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,122 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,541 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,581 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,042 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,938 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,322 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,058 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,118 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,743 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,523 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,089 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,003 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,024 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,821 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,016 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 425 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $291,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,301 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,042 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,823 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,219 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,029 | 28.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,794 | 72.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,644 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 777 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,421 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,476 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,441 | 25.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,256 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,529 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 744 | 4.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07112 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,966 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,400 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,644 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,379 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,459 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,586 | 87.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,873 | 13.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,912 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,714 | 77.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,384 | 18.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 468 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 816 | 3.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24,148 | 89.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 227 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 906 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 952 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,486 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,868 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 32 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 650 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 33 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,153 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07112 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,143 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 521 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,303 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,260 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,187 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,038 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 907 | 8.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,510 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 646 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 308 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07112 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,224 | 57.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 621 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,173 | 25.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 384 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 318 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 548 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07112 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 442 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 366 | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 355 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,258 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,042 | 16.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 129 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 785 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,181 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,594 | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 851 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 485 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,098 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.2% | 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 (07112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,588 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,537 | 53.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,874 | 43.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,534 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07112 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,528 | 78.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,853 | 26.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,704 | 15.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 965 | 8.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 371 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,027 | 18.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07112 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,755 | 14.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,094 | 17.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,777 | 14.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,073 | 25.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 426 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 518 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,384 | 19.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07112 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 389 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 983 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 641 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 381 | 3.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 851 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,141 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,181 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,456 | 20.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,001 | 33.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07112 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 685 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,525 | 21.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,309 | 35.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,265 | 27.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 966 | 8.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 292 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07112 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,834 | 72.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 125 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,813 | 16.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 796 | 7.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 82 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 173 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07112 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,422 | 31.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,605 | 42.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,282 | 21.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 514 | 4.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07112 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 238 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 63 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 108 | 3.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 195 | 6.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,022 | 33.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,184 | 39.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 219 | 7.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07112 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,369 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,087 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,301 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (07112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,823 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,225 | 20.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 822 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,293 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,552 | 51.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,913 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,560 | 23.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.57 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07112 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,519 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,552 | 58.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,703 | 28.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 41 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 954 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,872 | 72.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07112 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,843 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 602 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 553 | 8.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,903 | 27.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,910 | 27.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,875 | 27.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,590 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 754 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,122 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,389 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 154 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,105 | 62.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,130 | 33.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07112 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,849 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,002 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,862 | 62.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 889 | 29.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 248 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 251 | 8.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,403 | 78.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 479 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,719 | 1193.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,719 | 1193.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,719 | 1193.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 41 | 8.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3,081 | 643.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,378 | 496.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 2.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07112 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,080 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,254 | 80.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,826 | 19.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,832 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 937 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 118 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,939 | 7.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07112 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,823 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,284 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Newark, NJ07112