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ZIP Code 07009

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07009

Juniper

ZIP Code 07009 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$633,900

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

13,535

Median Age

42.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$633,900

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.18

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$1,896

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.5%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

25%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

21.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

117.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.4

Near median

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 07009: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07009?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07009 is $633,900, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07009?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07009 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07009 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07009 cost about 4.18× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07009?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07009 is $1,896 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07009?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07009 have moved 42% over the past five years (1.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07009?
ZIP Code 07009 averages 53.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84°F, winter lows around 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07009 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07009's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →