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Essex County, NJ Demographics & ZIP Codes

Essex County, New Jersey demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 31 ZIP codes — population 855,186 — avg. income $120,231 — avg. home value $564,465. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.

ZIP codes
31
Population
855,186
Median household income (avg.)
$120,231
160% of U.S. median
Average home value
$564,465
162% of U.S. median
Average rent
$1,728
149% of U.S. median
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Essex County demographics

Essex County, New Jersey covers 31 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 855,186.

Median household income in Essex County

The average median household income across ZIP codes in Essex County, New Jersey is about $120,231 — about even with the NJ ZIP average ($118,570), and about 60% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

Among ZIPs with income data, 07021 (Essex Fells) is near the top at about $250,001, while 07108 (Newark) is near the bottom at about $33,960.

Housing in Essex County

For housing in Essex County, New Jersey, the average median home value is about $564,465 and the average median rent is about $1,728.

The most populous ZIP is 07111 with about 60,334 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.

ZIP codes in Essex County

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CityCountyState
07111—Essex CountyNJ60,334$59,232$291,500
07105NewarkEssex CountyNJ56,657$55,752$445,900
07104NewarkEssex CountyNJ54,277$51,199$337,400
07003BrookdaleEssex CountyNJ52,921$98,805$447,600
07052PleasantdaleEssex CountyNJ48,323$131,456$527,200
07107NewarkEssex CountyNJ42,132$49,892$353,300
07017East OrangeEssex CountyNJ40,809$61,552$316,700
07109Silver LakeEssex CountyNJ37,785$90,164$405,500
07103NewarkEssex CountyNJ36,733$42,397$259,300
07106NewarkEssex CountyNJ35,999$48,105$321,400
07050—Essex CountyNJ33,856$53,109$336,200
07039—Essex CountyNJ31,128$218,416$746,100
07110CliftonEssex CountyNJ29,746$115,215$489,900
07108NewarkEssex CountyNJ28,317$33,960$326,900
07018East OrangeEssex CountyNJ28,261$59,039$314,100
07112NewarkEssex CountyNJ27,633$55,171$306,100
07042—Essex CountyNJ27,173$127,083$733,100
07006North CaldwellEssex CountyNJ26,417$148,645$667,300
07040VauxhallEssex CountyNJ25,406$167,428$684,600
07079—Essex CountyNJ18,369$184,769$808,100
07044—Essex CountyNJ14,441$159,044$595,000
07078Short HillsEssex CountyNJ14,183$250,001$1,627,300
07043Upper MontclairEssex CountyNJ13,502$250,001$948,300
07009Great NotchEssex CountyNJ13,317$153,654$600,800
07102NewarkEssex CountyNJ12,954$37,093$293,900
07114NewarkEssex CountyNJ12,658$34,167$384,700
07028Glen RidgeEssex CountyNJ8,002$246,500$725,600
07004—Essex CountyNJ7,712$113,750$651,800
07041Short HillsEssex CountyNJ7,610$220,923$935,900
07068RoselandEssex CountyNJ6,211$160,644$640,600
07021Essex FellsEssex CountyNJ2,320$250,001$976,300

Frequently asked questions

What are the demographics of Essex County?

Essex County, New Jersey has a combined ZIP-area population of about 855,186 across 31 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.

What is the median household income in Essex County?

The average median household income across ZIP codes in Essex County, New Jersey is about $120,231, roughly in line with the state ZIP average ($118,570), and about 60% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $564,465. Among ZIPs with data, 07021 (Essex Fells) is near the top ($250,001) and 07108 (Newark) is near the bottom ($33,960).

How many ZIP codes are in Essex County?

Essex County, New Jersey includes 31 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.

Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Essex County?

This page lists ZIP codes in Essex County, New Jersey with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.