| Official Zip Code Name | Newark |
| Zip Code State | New Jersey |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Essex |
| Area Code | 862 / 973 |
| Current Population: | 12579 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 49.35% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 58.3% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income | $15738 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $64640 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 29.6 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 52 - 52 ft. |
| Area | 1 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.73569000, -74.17297800 |
The current unemployment level in 07102 is 5.9% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 6.6% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.5% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 07102 increased to 12579 from 12408 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 07102 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 07102 public schools is Black. 74.8% of students in 07102 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2217 | 16.77% | 1922 | +15% |
| Black Or African American | 6525 | 49.35% | 6475 | +1% |
| Hispanic | 2734 | 20.68% | 3070 | -11% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 306 | 2.31% | 49 | +524% |
| Asian | 926 | 7% | 758 | +22% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 11 | -100% |
| Other Race | 78 | 2.59% | 78 | +340% |
| Two Or More Races | 216 | 1.29% | 216 | -21% |
| White | 7.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 32.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12579 | 12408 |
| Male Population | 54.60% | |
| Female Population | 45.40% | |
| Total Households | 4568 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 74.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $15738 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 85.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 11.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 3.60% |
| 07102 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| New Jersey District 10 | Donald Payne Jr. | Democrat |
| New Jersey District 8 | Albio Sires | Democrat |
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Zip Code 07102 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 23 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 67 | 65 | 57 | 46 | 37 | 28 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 38 | 41 | 50 | 61 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 43 | 62 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.95 | 2.98 | 4.19 | 4.07 | 4.57 | 3.71 | 4.65 | 4.21 | 4.41 | 3.56 | 4.03 | 3.73 | 48.07 |