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ZIP Code 07103

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07103

Juniper

ZIP Code 07103 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$318,800

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.4

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

37,293

Median Age

32.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$318,800

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$6,634

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.19

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$1,323

Higher than 77%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

82.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.4

Lower than 90%

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 07103: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07103?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07103 is $318,800, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07103?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07103 is $6,634, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07103 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07103 cost about 6.19× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07103?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07103 is $1,323 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07103?
ZIP Code 07103 averages 54.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.3°F, winter lows around 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07103 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07103's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.4 (lower than 90% 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 →