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ZIP Code 07040

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07040

Juniper

ZIP Code 07040 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$720,700

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,613

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$720,700

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.15

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$2,269

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

117.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

24

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27

Lower than 87%

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 07040: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07040?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07040 is $720,700, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07040?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07040 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07040 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07040 cost about 4.15× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07040?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07040 is $2,269 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07040?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07040 have moved 52% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07040?
ZIP Code 07040 averages 53.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.2°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07040 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07040's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27 (lower than 87% 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 →