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ZIP Code 07104

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 07104

Juniper

ZIP Code 07104 is in the top 35% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$388,800

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.3

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

52,266

Median Age

36.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$388,800

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$7,589

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.2

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,381

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

-15%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-33%

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

58.3

Lower than 59%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 07104: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07104?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07104 is $388,800, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07104?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07104 is $7,589, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07104 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07104 cost about 7.2× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07104?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07104 is $1,381 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07104?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07104 have moved 43% over the past five years (-15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07104?
ZIP Code 07104 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 07104 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07104's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.3 (lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →