3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 073xxJersey City, NJ area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 073 changed +5.7% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +5.5% for New Jersey and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 07302–07311. Most of its 2010 population lived in Hudson County (100%). This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +5.7%
- 5-year change
- +45.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +354%
- National rank (1 year)
- 161st
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 073 vs New Jersey and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 073: 454.2
- New Jersey: 420.2
- United States: 391.6
Want a different starting year? Rebase this chart or compare with another ZIP3.
Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 073 | NJ | U.S. | Gap vs NJ | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.7% | +5.5% | +3.0% | +0.3 pts | +2.7 pts |
| 3 years | +22.7% | +24.2% | +12.9% | −1.5 pts | +9.9 pts |
| 5 years | +45.1% | +58.3% | +41.3% | −13.2 pts | +3.8 pts |
| 10 years | +81.4% | +99.2% | +93.3% | −17.8 pts | −11.9 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +354% | +320% | +292% | +34.0 pts | +62.6 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 073 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +347% | $1,342,080 |
| Q2 2000 | +240% | $1,019,897 |
| Q2 2005 | +88.1% | $564,291 |
| Q2 2010 | +96.8% | $590,329 |
| Q2 2015 | +89.3% | $567,889 |
| Q2 2020 | +56.3% | $468,770 |
| Q2 2021 | +45.1% | $435,172 |
| Q2 2023 | +22.7% | $368,128 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.7% | $317,166 |
How ZIP3 073 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 073 ranks 161st of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 10th of 20 in New Jersey. Its one-year change is +2.7 pts versus the nation and +0.3 pts versus New Jersey. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 161st of 882 | 10th of 20 |
| 3 years | 106th of 882 | 14th of 20 |
| 5 years | 425th of 882 | 19th of 20 |
| 10 years | 586th of 882 | 18th of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 154th of 879 | 8th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 073
ZIP3 073's index peaked in Q1 2007, fell 18.2% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q1 2018, about 11 years after the top. Today it sits +67.6% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 073 | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -18.2% | Q1 2018 (11 yrs) | +67.6% |
| NJ | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -22.1% | Q1 2021 (14 yrs) | +67.8% |
| Metro | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -18.2% | Q1 2018 (11 yrs) | +67.6% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 073's index has changed +105% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 073 after inflation | NJ after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.8% | +1.5% | +1.8% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +11.8% | +13.1% | +11.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +16.9% | +27.6% | +16.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +30.4% | +43.2% | +30.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +105% | +89.8% | +105% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 073
Regional estimate
$544,187
- Estimated gain
- $244,187
- Index change
- +81.40%
- Start index
- 250.37
- End index
- 454.16
ZIP3 073 (Jersey City, NJ area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: MSA/MSAD Index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 · New York, NY area | NY | +5.7% | +45.1% | +354% |
| 071 · Newark, NJ area | NJ | +4.8% | +56.2% | +358% |
| 101 · New York, NY area | NY | +5.7% | +45.1% | +354% |
| 070 · Clifton, NJ area | NJ | +6.4% | +53.0% | +348% |
| 112 · New York, NY area | NY | +1.4% | +22.2% | +449% |
| 111 · New York, NY area | NY | +5.7% | +45.1% | +354% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 454.16 |
| Q1 2026 | 441.94 |
| Q4 2025 | 436.06 |
| Q3 2025 | 433.75 |
| Q2 2025 | 429.58 |
| Q1 2025 | 417.65 |
| Q4 2024 | 411.16 |
| Q3 2024 | 406.14 |
| Q2 2024 | 400.55 |
| Q1 2024 | 386.16 |
| Q4 2023 | 380.88 |
| Q3 2023 | 375.76 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 073?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 073, the regional index changed +5.7% over the year to Q2 2026, +45.1% over five years, +81.4% over ten years, and +354% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 073 appreciating faster than New Jersey and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +5.7% compares with +5.5% for New Jersey and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +2.7 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +3.8 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 073?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 073. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 07302 to 07311 (7 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.