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ZIP Code 07004

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07004

Juniper

ZIP Code 07004 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$688,500

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.1

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,824

Median Age

49.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$688,500

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.94

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$2,656

Higher than 98%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

24

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.1

Higher than 94%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 07004: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07004?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07004 is $688,500, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07004?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07004 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07004 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07004 cost about 5.94× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07004?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07004 is $2,656 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07004?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07004 have moved 46% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07004?
ZIP Code 07004 averages 53.1°F year-round, summer highs near 83.1°F, winter lows around 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07004 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07004's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.1 (higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →