State ranking · Q2 2026
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in New Jersey
Over the year to Q2 2026, the fastest-appreciating of New Jersey's 20 3-digit ZIP regions was ZIP3 079 (Summit, NJ area) at +8.7%, based on FHFA HPI® data. 11 of 20 regions outpaced the statewide change of +5.5%; the U.S. changed +3.0%.
5 of 20 regions in New Jerseyuse a FHFA "Balance of State" or metro index instead of a separately estimated 3-digit ZIP index, so some regions share identical values and rankings can tie.
Ranked by 1-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 079 · Summit, NJ area | +8.7% | +24.8% | +50.0% |
| 2 | 083 · Vineland, NJ area | +8.0% | +22.7% | +64.5% |
| 3 | 081 · Camden, NJ area | +7.6% | +30.1% | +68.7% |
| 4 | 082 · Pleasantville, NJ area | +6.6% | +28.5% | +70.2% |
| 5 | 070 · Clifton, NJ area | +6.4% | +24.1% | +53.0% |
| 6 | 072 · Elizabeth, NJ area | +6.3% | +24.1% | +53.7% |
| 7 | 078 · Dover, NJ area | +6.3% | +26.0% | +57.8% |
| 8 | 076 · Hackensack, NJ area | +6.2% | +26.9% | +55.1% |
| 9 | 084 · Atlantic City, NJ area | +6.2% | +26.0% | +68.9% |
| 10 | 073 · Jersey City, NJ area | +5.7% | +22.7% | +45.1% |
| 11 | 075 · Paterson, NJ area | +5.7% | +22.7% | +45.1% |
| 12 | 074 · Fair Lawn, NJ area | +5.4% | +27.3% | +53.6% |
| 13 | 077 · Long Branch, NJ area | +5.2% | +22.6% | +56.7% |
| 14 | 087 · Point Pleasant, NJ area | +5.0% | +23.3% | +64.1% |
| 15 | 089 · New Brunswick, NJ area | +4.8% | +22.8% | +58.5% |
| 16 | 071 · Newark, NJ area | +4.8% | +25.7% | +56.2% |
| 17 | 086 · Trenton, NJ area | +4.6% | +25.1% | +65.2% |
| 18 | 080 · Glassboro, NJ area | +4.3% | +22.4% | +62.0% |
| 19 | 085 · Princeton, NJ area | +4.0% | +21.6% | +58.3% |
| 20 | 088 · Perth Amboy, NJ area | +3.6% | +22.2% | +55.2% |
Top 10 by 5-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 5 years | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 082 · Pleasantville, NJ area | +70.2% | +6.6% |
| 2 | 084 · Atlantic City, NJ area | +68.9% | +6.2% |
| 3 | 081 · Camden, NJ area | +68.7% | +7.6% |
| 4 | 086 · Trenton, NJ area | +65.2% | +4.6% |
| 5 | 083 · Vineland, NJ area | +64.5% | +8.0% |
| 6 | 087 · Point Pleasant, NJ area | +64.1% | +5.0% |
| 7 | 080 · Glassboro, NJ area | +62.0% | +4.3% |
| 8 | 089 · New Brunswick, NJ area | +58.5% | +4.8% |
| 9 | 085 · Princeton, NJ area | +58.3% | +4.0% |
| 10 | 078 · Dover, NJ area | +57.8% | +6.3% |
Top 10 by 10-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 10 years | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 082 · Pleasantville, NJ area | +129% | +6.6% |
| 2 | 081 · Camden, NJ area | +128% | +7.6% |
| 3 | 084 · Atlantic City, NJ area | +127% | +6.2% |
| 4 | 071 · Newark, NJ area | +117% | +4.8% |
| 5 | 087 · Point Pleasant, NJ area | +115% | +5.0% |
| 6 | 080 · Glassboro, NJ area | +109% | +4.3% |
| 7 | 086 · Trenton, NJ area | +108% | +4.6% |
| 8 | 083 · Vineland, NJ area | +107% | +8.0% |
| 9 | 077 · Long Branch, NJ area | +104% | +5.2% |
| 10 | 089 · New Brunswick, NJ area | +102% | +4.8% |
Top 10 by change since Q1 1995
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | Since Q1 1995 | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 087 · Point Pleasant, NJ area | +427% | +5.0% |
| 2 | 084 · Atlantic City, NJ area | +388% | +6.2% |
| 3 | 082 · Pleasantville, NJ area | +387% | +6.6% |
| 4 | 077 · Long Branch, NJ area | +378% | +5.2% |
| 5 | 081 · Camden, NJ area | +359% | +7.6% |
| 6 | 071 · Newark, NJ area | +358% | +4.8% |
| 7 | 089 · New Brunswick, NJ area | +358% | +4.8% |
| 8 | 073 · Jersey City, NJ area | +354% | +5.7% |
| 9 | 075 · Paterson, NJ area | +354% | +5.7% |
| 10 | 070 · Clifton, NJ area | +348% | +6.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the fastest-appreciating ZIP code area in New Jersey?
- Over the past year, ZIP3 079 (Summit, NJ area) led New Jersey at +8.7%. Over five years the leader was ZIP3 082 (Pleasantville, NJ area) at +70.2%, and since Q1 1995 it was ZIP3 087 (Point Pleasant, NJ area) at +427%.
- Why are rankings by 3-digit ZIP and not 5-digit ZIP?
- FHFA publishes its quarterly ZIP-level index for 3-digit ZIP regions, which group all ZIP codes sharing the same first three digits. Each region covers many communities, so results describe broad regional trends rather than any one neighborhood or home.