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ZIP Code 07078

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07078

Juniper

ZIP Code 07078 is in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 100th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$1,679,200

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

14,613

Median Age

41.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,679,200

Higher than 100%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.72

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$3,325

Higher than 99%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-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)

50.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

24

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69

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 07078: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07078?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07078 is $1,679,200, higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07078?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07078 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07078 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07078 cost about 6.72× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07078?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07078 is $3,325 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07078?
ZIP Code 07078 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 07078 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07078's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →