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ZIP Code 07068

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07068

Juniper

ZIP Code 07068 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$665,700

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

6,268

Median Age

47.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$665,700

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.05

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$3,297

Higher than 99%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.9%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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)

48.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

24

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67.2

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 07068: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07068?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07068 is $665,700, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07068?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07068 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07068 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07068 cost about 4.05× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07068?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07068 is $3,297 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07068?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07068 have moved 52% over the past five years (6.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07068?
ZIP Code 07068 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 24 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07068 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07068's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.2 (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 →