Newark, New Jersey is located in Essex County and has a zip code of 07106. Public transportation options in this area include the Newark Light Rail, which provides local service to many popular spots throughout Newark, as well as the NJ Transit bus system that offers connections to many major cities in the northeast. For those looking to get around town quickly, PATH trains provide access to New York City with stations at Grove Street, Exchange Place and Journal Square. Newark Liberty International Airport is also located nearby for anyone looking to travel farther from home.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newark (zip 07106) takes 36.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newark (zip 07106) get to work:
- 60.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.8% carpool with others
- 1.1% work from home
- 21.8% take mass transit