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ZIP Code 07041

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07041

Juniper

ZIP Code 07041 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$961,700

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,532

Median Age

39.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$961,700

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.74

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,961

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-3.4%

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

70

Higher than 56%

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 07041: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07041?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07041 is $961,700, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07041?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07041 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07041 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07041 cost about 4.74× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07041?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07041 is $1,961 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07041?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07041 have moved 56% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07041?
ZIP Code 07041 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 07041 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07041's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70 (higher than 56% 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 →