07108 ZIP Code — Newark, NJ

Essex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07108 is located in Newark, New Jersey, within Essex County. It covers approximately 1.38 square miles and serves a population of 27,830 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/201.

About ZIP code 07108

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 $298,200. Renters make up the majority at 83%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $32,739. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 07108 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

27,830

population

1.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07108 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07108

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07108. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newark	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07112 Newark (1 mi) 07103 Newark (1.2 mi) 07175 Newark (1.6 mi) 07102 Newark (1.7 mi) 07191 Newark (1.7 mi) 07192 Newark (1.7 mi) 07189 Newark (1.7 mi) 07193 Newark (1.7 mi) 07195 Newark (1.7 mi) 07198 Newark (1.7 mi) 07184 Newark (1.7 mi) 07188 Newark (1.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	27,830
Population density	20,167 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	1.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7224
Longitude	-74.2009
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973/201

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.3%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	13.2%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

27,830

Population

20,167

People per sq mi

31.7

Median age

$32,739

Median household income

$21,730

Per capita income

$298,200

Median home value

$1,055

Median monthly rent

16.6%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

3,377

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,025

Under 5

1,268

975

5–9

1,206

1,223

10–14

1,511

872

15–19

1,077

867

20–24

1,072

1,710

25–34

2,114

2,160

35–44

2,669

1,292

45–54

1,597

623

55–59

771

508

60–64

628

754

65–74

932

307

75–84

380

129

85+

160

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,583	30.8%
18 and over	19,247	69.2%
65 and over	2,662	9.6%
Median age	31.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 68.9%

Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

Two or more races 10.1%

Other race 4.4%

White 3.4%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	21,956	68.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4,039	12.7%
Two or more races	3,212	10.1%
Other race	1,401	4.4%
White	1,096	3.4%
Asian	165	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.3%	40.7%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	25.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	20.7%	28.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	13.2%	14.8%

Under $10k 18.0%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.0%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$32,739

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 38.9%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,200
Median rent / month	$1,055
Owner occupied	16.6%
Renter occupied	83.4%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	10.3%
Large apartment buildings	20.1%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	20.7%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	40.8%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	11.5%
3 or more	5.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.2%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	2.7%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,821	16.4%
Cohabiting couple	323	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,570	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	6,416	57.6%
Households with children under 18	4,119	37.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,265	20.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.3%	60.4%
Married	26.2%	17.9%
Separated	3.8%	6.5%
Widowed	2.8%	8.6%
Divorced	10.9%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	827	9.7%
Kindergarten	432	5.1%
Elementary school	3,559	41.7%
High school	1,968	23.0%
College / grad school	1,756	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Transportation & utilities 18.0%

Retail trade 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Professional & management 11.4%

Construction 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Public administration 4.5%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.0%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	30.2%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 46.6%

18 and over 29.1%

Married-couple families 17.2%

Female-led households 47.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.0%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	14.6%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.9%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	24.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	45.1%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	29.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	749	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.5%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,537	91.8%
Spanish	2,236	8.8%
Other Indo-European	1,487	5.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	394	1.5%
Other languages	48	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,513	80.9%
Born in same state	21,476	77.2%
Born in different state	16,179	58.1%
Foreign born	1,037	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	5,317	19.1%
Not a US citizen	2,261	42.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	426	1.5%
French	63	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07108

What city is ZIP code 07108 in?

ZIP code 07108 is primarily assigned to Newark, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07108 in?

ZIP code 07108 falls within Essex County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 07108 mostly rentals?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 07108 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07108?

34% of residents in ZIP code 07108 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 07108 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 07108 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 07108?

Health data for ZIP code 07108 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 07108 in?

ZIP code 07108 observes the EST timezone.