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 High-density area
- $58,853
- Median income Below-median income area
- $374,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07017 (East Orange, NJ) rose +23.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 316.1 in 2023 to 391.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,760. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $374,800 (27% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,376; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07017 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
25 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 07017?
36.9
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
31.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,685housing units
16,685
Total Housing Units
15,916
Occupied Units
769
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$374,800
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 07017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07104
Newark (07104)
50,478 residents
- 07003
Bloomfield (07003)
47,312 residents
- 07107
Newark (07107)
37,650 residents
- 07017
East Orange (07017)
35,945 residents
- 07103
Newark (07103)
32,698 residents
- 07106
Newark (07106)
31,298 residents
- 07050
Orange (07050)
30,074 residents
- 07018
East Orange (07018)
28,322 residents
- 07042
Montclair (07042)
25,599 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07017 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07028
Glen Ridge (07028)
$247,361 median income
- 07042
Montclair (07042)
$122,847 median income
- 07003
Bloomfield (07003)
$103,663 median income
- 07018 $62,564
East Orange (07018)
$62,564 median income
- 07017 $58,853
East Orange (07017)
$58,853 median income
- 07104 $53,978
Newark (07104)
$53,978 median income
- 07106 $53,440
Newark (07106)
$53,440 median income
- 07050 $52,563
Orange (07050)
$52,563 median income
- 07103 $51,534
Newark (07103)
$51,534 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07017, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,945 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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