Name: Zip Code 07106
Address: Newark, NJ

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 07106 offers convenient access to several bus lines, making public transit an easy choice for daily travel. This area features well-distributed parks such as Vailsburg Park, providing access to green spaces within the neighborhood. Local options for grocery shopping include both general and specialty stores found primarily along Mount Vernon Place, complemented by a variety of restaurants along Orange Avenue and several coffee shops nearby. Education is supported by both public and private elementary and secondary schools in close proximity. The housing includes a diverse mix of duplexes, small and large apartment buildings, and single detached homes, mostly built before the 1960s, offering two and three-bedroom options.

Characteristics

Transportation

Homeowners in Zip Code 07106 are presented with various options to move around without the need for a car. The transit in this area is fairly practical. Property owners can count on the South Orange and East Orange on the Gladstone Branch and Morris & Essex Line. There are approximately 20 bus lines traversing the postal code, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. Zip Code 07106 is also very conducive to pedestrians; most day-to-day needs are very easy to carry out without the use of a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are fairly close at hand. This area is fairly appropriate for biking.

Services

In this postal code, residents will generally be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without the use of a vehicle. Property buyers have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. In terms of food, it is very often practical for property owners in Zip Code 07106 to buy general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Mount Vernon Place is among the best streets for groceries. In addition, there are over 200 restaurants and around 10 cafes to experience in Zip Code 07106. It is also easy to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Zip Code 07106. This area is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Finally, greenery is not prominent in this area; however, the majority of locations within the postal code have good access to green spaces, like Orange Park and Ivy Hill Park, since there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to check out.

Car friendly4.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.6

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Transit friendly6.6

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk