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ZIP Code 07006

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07006

Juniper

ZIP Code 07006 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$694,400

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.5

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,654

Median Age

41.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$694,400

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

4.66

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,971

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.2%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

117.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

24

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45.5

Lower than 72%

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 07006: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07006?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07006 is $694,400, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07006?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07006 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07006 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07006 cost about 4.66× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07006?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07006 is $1,971 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07006?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07006 have moved 51% over the past five years (8.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07006?
ZIP Code 07006 averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 83.4°F, winter lows around 23.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07006 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07006's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.5 (lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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