07112 ZIP Code — Newark, NJ

Essex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07112 is located in Newark, New Jersey, within Essex County. It covers approximately 1.36 square miles and serves a population of 27,122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973.

About ZIP code 07112

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $291,200. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $49,966. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 07112 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

27,122

population

1.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07112 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07112

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07112. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newark	Acceptable
Newark	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07108 Newark (1 mi) 07103 Newark (2.1 mi) 07208 Elizabeth (2.2 mi) 07106 Newark (2.3 mi) 07175 Newark (2.5 mi) 07114 Newark (2.5 mi) 07102 Newark (2.6 mi) 07192 Newark (2.6 mi) 07188 Newark (2.6 mi) 07191 Newark (2.6 mi) 07189 Newark (2.6 mi) 07184 Newark (2.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	27,122
Population density	19,943 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	1.36 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7105
Longitude	-74.2101
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	13.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

27,122

Population

19,943

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$49,966

Median household income

$27,468

Per capita income

$291,200

Median home value

$1,301

Median monthly rent

28.0%

Home ownership

22.2%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

4,248

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

944

Under 5

1,098

896

5–9

1,042

611

10–14

711

952

15–19

1,106

979

20–24

1,139

1,731

25–34

2,012

1,629

35–44

1,894

1,428

45–54

1,661

926

55–59

1,077

936

60–64

1,088

842

65–74

979

470

75–84

546

197

85+

228

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,532	24.1%
18 and over	20,590	75.9%
65 and over	3,262	12.0%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 84.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Two or more races 3.3%

Other race 3.2%

White 2.9%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	24,148	84.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,486	5.2%
Two or more races	952	3.3%
Other race	906	3.2%
White	816	2.9%
Asian	227	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	73	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	13.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$49,966

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 33.7%

$300k–$500k 39.1%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$291,200
Median rent / month	$1,301
Owner occupied	28.0%
Renter occupied	72.0%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	14.6%
Large apartment buildings	19.8%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	20.4%
1939 or earlier	33.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	21.0%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	27.1%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.6%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	21.1%
3 or more	4.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.4%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	7.4%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,225	20.6%
Cohabiting couple	753	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,293	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	5,552	51.3%
Households with children under 18	2,913	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,560	23.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.3%	55.9%
Married	28.4%	22.1%
Separated	2.8%	4.7%
Widowed	0.4%	7.3%
Divorced	10.0%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	602	8.8%
Kindergarten	553	8.1%
Elementary school	1,903	27.8%
High school	1,910	27.9%
College / grad school	1,875	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Transportation & utilities 16.2%

Retail trade 10.0%

Professional & management 9.4%

Public administration 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Other services 3.9%

Construction 3.5%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.9%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	25.9%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 22.2%

Under 18 years 36.6%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 29.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.4%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	20.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.9%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	754	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,080	92.5%
Spanish	1,303	5.2%
Other Indo-European	566	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	378	1.5%
Other languages	68	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,403	78.9%
Born in same state	20,924	77.1%
Born in different state	16,051	59.2%
Foreign born	479	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	5,719	21.1%
Not a US citizen	2,945	51.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,531	5.6%
Italian	77	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07112

What city is ZIP code 07112 in?

ZIP code 07112 is primarily assigned to Newark, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07112 in?

ZIP code 07112 falls within Essex County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 07112 mostly rentals?

72% of occupied units in ZIP code 07112 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07112?

22% of residents in ZIP code 07112 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 07112?

ZIP code 07112 has an estimated population of 27,122 residents, with a density of 19,957 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07112?

The median household income in ZIP code 07112 is $49,966, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 07112 in?

ZIP code 07112 observes the EST timezone.