Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 6 min5:25 am – 8:31 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 15 min7:17 am – 4:32 pm
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People13,670 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 35.74,401 householdsMedian household income $36,019Median home value $373,200Median rent $1,070 a month20% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $9,420 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting14.5% unemployment rate46% of adults are in the labour force, 4,574 employedMain industries: transport, warehousing and utilities 19%, education and health care 17%, professional and business services 14%Average commute 28 minutes49% drive alone, 10% car-pool, 21% take public transport, 6% walk or cycle, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher72% finished high school, 3% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 51%, Spanish 29%, other Indo-European languages 14%, other languages 2%18% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighEssex County, NJ, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighWinter weather Very HighHeat wave Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Internet at home84% of households have a broadband subscription59% have cable, fibre or DSL20% rely on a mobile data plan alone12% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterNewark Water Departmentserves 294,274 people from surface water1 health-based violation since 2021latest Jul 2022: lead and copper, treatment techniqueSource: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
