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ZIP Code 07114

Essex, New Jersey

ZCTA 07114

Juniper

ZIP Code 07114 is in the lowest 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 4% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$36,019

Lower than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

10.36×

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

42.4

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 07114, in Essex, New Jersey.

The basics

Total Population

13,670

Median Age

35.7

Population Density

1,731.79

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$9,420

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

2.5%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,070

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.5

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.01

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 07114: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07114?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07114 is $9,420, an effective rate of 2.5% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07114 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07114 cost about 10.36× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07114?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07114 is $1,070 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How many people live in ZIP Code 07114?
ZIP Code 07114 has a population of 13,670, about 1,731.79 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 35.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07114?
ZIP Code 07114 averages 55.5°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07114 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07114's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.4 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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