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07104

Newark, NJ

Total Population

55,412

Median Household Income

$51,511

Median Home Value

$330,000

Median Rent

$1,280

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$51,511

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$330,000

101.1% above state median

Rent

$1,280

100% above state median

Median Age

34.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Newark, NJ 07104

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Newark, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 34.0 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 8.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 22.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$51,511

-31.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-31,562,852

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.70 people

Total Households

20,197

Family Households

30.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

21.9%

#2 Industry

Education

20.8%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

19.5%

Total Employed Residents:14,239

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.9%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

7.7%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

4.6%

1,036 workers

Public Transit

18.7%

4,196 workers

Total Commuting Workers:22,457

Commute Insights

Good public transit usage (18.7% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

91.8%

25,114 employed

Labor Force

27,364

2,250 unemployed

Median Age

34.0 years

Per Capita Income

$26,053

Poverty Rate

22.2%

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