07106 ZIP Code — Newark, NJ

Essex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07106 is located in Newark, New Jersey, within Essex County. It covers approximately 1.42 square miles and serves a population of 36,538 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973.

About ZIP code 07106

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $282,800. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $48,983. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 07106 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

36,538

population

1.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07106 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07106

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newark	Acceptable
Newark	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07018 East Orange (1.2 mi) 07079 South Orange (1.6 mi) 07103 Newark (1.8 mi) 07108 Newark (2 mi) 07040 Maplewood (2 mi) 07050 Orange (2.1 mi) 07112 Newark (2.3 mi) 07017 East Orange (2.5 mi) 07107 Newark (2.7 mi) 07102 Newark (3 mi) 07184 Newark (3 mi) 07188 Newark (3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	36,538
Population density	25,731 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	1.42 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7412
Longitude	-74.2293
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	56.7%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	13.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

36,538

Population

25,731

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$48,983

Median household income

$26,530

Per capita income

$282,800

Median home value

$1,163

Median monthly rent

34.1%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment

5,535

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,133

Under 5

1,242

1,123

5–9

1,232

1,276

10–14

1,399

1,087

15–19

1,192

1,053

20–24

1,155

2,894

25–34

3,174

2,084

35–44

2,286

2,330

45–54

2,554

1,004

55–59

1,100

1,146

60–64

1,256

1,482

65–74

1,626

486

75–84

532

330

85+

362

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,700	23.8%
18 and over	27,838	76.2%
65 and over	4,818	13.2%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 73.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Two or more races 7.3%

Asian 4.7%

Other race 4.1%

White 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	29,161	73.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3,120	7.9%
Two or more races	2,913	7.3%
Asian	1,858	4.7%
Other race	1,619	4.1%
White	878	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	109	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	13.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$48,983

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 36.4%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,800
Median rent / month	$1,163
Owner occupied	34.1%
Renter occupied	65.9%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	20.9%
Large apartment buildings	21.3%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	21.4%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	34.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	19.5%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	32.2%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	7.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.1%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,803	30.0%
Cohabiting couple	710	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,758	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	5,411	42.7%
Households with children under 18	4,517	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,709	29.2%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.8%	51.0%
Married	38.0%	27.8%
Separated	3.2%	2.1%
Widowed	5.0%	9.2%
Divorced	6.0%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	672	7.2%
Kindergarten	576	6.1%
Elementary school	3,981	42.5%
High school	1,769	18.9%
College / grad school	2,378	25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Professional & management 13.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Retail trade 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Public administration 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Construction 2.7%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.9%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	24.1%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 33.2%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 31.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	19.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.2%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	836	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	34,163	93.5%
Spanish	5,164	15.1%
Other Indo-European	1,280	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3,415	10.0%
Other languages	157	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,870	65.3%
Born in same state	22,951	62.8%
Born in different state	17,939	49.1%
Foreign born	919	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	12,668	34.7%
Not a US citizen	6,558	51.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,503	4.1%
Italian	124	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07106

What city is ZIP code 07106 in?

ZIP code 07106 is primarily assigned to Newark, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07106 in?

ZIP code 07106 falls within Essex County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 07106 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 07106 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07106?

20% of residents in ZIP code 07106 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 07106?

ZIP code 07106 has an estimated population of 36,538 residents, with a density of 25,785 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07106?

The median household income in ZIP code 07106 is $48,983, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 07106 in?

ZIP code 07106 observes the EST timezone.