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East Orange, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07017

Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,945
6,163/sq mi
$58,853
Median income
$374,800
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Orange pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
6,163
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07017 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, with 35,945 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 6,163 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07017 reports a modest median household income of $58,853 (52% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $31,760. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. Median home value sits at $374,800 (27% below the state average), median rent at $1,376 a month, and owner-occupancy at 33.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 07017 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Orange, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07017.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07017, East Orange, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,945

Population

5.8

Area (sq mi)

6,163

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 07017?

36.9

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

31.1%

Foreign-Born

White 3.5%
African American 78.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,853

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$31,760

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

35.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07017 ranks nationally

East Orange, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,853 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,685

Total Housing Units

15,916

Occupied Units

769

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.8%
Renter 66.2%

$374,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,376

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+23.7%

YoY Change (2024)

391

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+291%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07017 have increased 23.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +291% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 224
2021 +19.8% 269
2022 +15.0% 309
2023 +2.3% 316
2024 +23.7% 391

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 293 business establishments in ZIP 07017, employing approximately 3,188 people with a combined annual payroll of $168,759,000.

293

Businesses

3,188

Employees

$168.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 52 17.8%
Retail trade 42 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 35 11.9%
Construction 30 10.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 22 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 4.4%
Educational services 10 3.4%
Wholesale trade 7 2.4%
Finance and insurance 5 1.7%
Manufacturing 4 1.4%
Information 3 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07017 vs 07018 →

ZIP 07017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07017 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07017 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07018 East Orange, NJ 28,322 1.3 mi
07107 Newark, NJ 37,650 1.3 mi
07050 Orange, NJ 30,074 1.5 mi
07028 Glen Ridge, NJ 7,618 2.2 mi
07104 Newark, NJ 50,478 2.1 mi
07103 Newark, NJ 32,698 2.4 mi
07042 Montclair, NJ 25,599 2.9 mi
07106 Newark, NJ 31,298 2.4 mi
07108 Newark, NJ 24,386 3.4 mi
07003 Bloomfield, NJ 47,312 2.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

07111 standard
Irvington, NJ
Pop: 53,942
07104 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 50,478
07003 standard
Bloomfield, NJ
Pop: 47,312
07105 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 46,983
07052 standard
West Orange, NJ
Pop: 46,182
07107 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 37,650

Related Areas

Essex County East Orange, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07017 in? ▼
ZIP code 07017 (East Orange) is located in Essex County, New Jersey. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07017? ▼
ZIP code 07017 in East Orange, NJ has a population of 35,945 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07017 is $58,853, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07017 is $374,800, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07017 is African American at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07017? ▼
ZIP code 07017 has 293 business establishments employing approximately 3,188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07017 are: Health care and social assistance (52), Retail trade (42), Other services (except public administration) (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07017 increased by 23.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 291%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07017? ▼
In ZIP code 07017, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07017 is 35.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07017? ▼
In ZIP code 07017, approximately 33.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07017 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.