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ZIP Code 07028

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07028

Juniper

ZIP Code 07028 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$833,600

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.5

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,022

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$833,600

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.37

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$2,755

Higher than 99%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.5%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-8.2%

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)

52.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.5

Lower than 59%

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 07028: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07028?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07028 is $833,600, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07028?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07028 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07028 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07028 cost about 3.37× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07028?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07028 is $2,755 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07028?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07028 have moved 63% over the past five years (8.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07028?
ZIP Code 07028 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 28.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07028 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07028's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.5 (lower than 59% 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 →