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Cities in ZIP code 07103

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 07103. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 07103 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Newark, NJ

Stats and Demographics for the 07103 ZIP Code

ZIP code 07103 is located in northeast New Jersey and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has an extremely large population density.

The people living in ZIP code 07103 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is extremely large. There are also an extremely large number of single parents and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 07103 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 07103 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities, nursing homes and universities nearby.

The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 07103 were primarily built in the 2000s. Looking at 07103 real estate data, the median home value of $214,400 is slightly higher than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 07103 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 07103 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 3+ bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 07103 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $27,459 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 07103 may not be as nice as other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 07103 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 07103. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. It is much more common for employees to have to travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment than most parts of country which could indicate bad traffic or that people typically live far from where they work.

For more information, see Newark, NJ poverty.

Schools and Education

The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, compared to other ZIPs, a much higher percentage of the population has received a college degree.

Schools in ZIP Code 07103

ZIP Code 07103 is in the following school districts: Marion P. Thomas Charter School District, Newark Public School District, New Horizons Community Charter School District, University Heights Charter School District, Phillip'S Academy Charter School, Peoples Preparatory Charter School District, Essex County Vocational Technical School District, and Private. There are 23 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 07103.