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ZIP Code 07044

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07044

Juniper

ZIP Code 07044 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$608,400

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.8

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,545

Median Age

42.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$608,400

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.76

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$2,130

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.8%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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

40.8

Lower than 76%

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 07044: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07044?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07044 is $608,400, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07044?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07044 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07044 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07044 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07044?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07044 is $2,130 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07044?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07044 have moved 58% over the past five years (9.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07044?
ZIP Code 07044 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 07044 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07044's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.8 (lower than 76% 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 →