West Orange, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07052
Essex County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,182
- 1,483/sq mi High-density area
- $129,475
- Median income Above-median income area
- $556,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Orange pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,483
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07052 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 07052 (West Orange, NJ) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.2 in 2023 to 284.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07052 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, with 46,182 residents across 31.1 square miles, a density of 1,483 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07052 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,475 (6% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,220. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $556,800 (8% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,897; 69.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 07052 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 07052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Orange, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07052.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
299 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
137 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 105
Other services (except public administration)
105 establishments
- Construction 99
Construction
99 establishments
- Retail trade 92
Retail trade
92 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 07052, West 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
46,182
Population
31.1
Area (sq mi)
1,483
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07052?
41.0
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
26.4%
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?
$129,475
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$63,220
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07052 ranks nationally
West Orange, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$129,475 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,888housing units
17,888
Total Housing Units
17,184
Occupied Units
704
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$556,800
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,897
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07052 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 185 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 206 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 232 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 260 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 284 |
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 1,153 business establishments in ZIP 07052, employing approximately 12,190 people with a combined annual payroll of $724,046,000.
1,153
Businesses
12,190
Employees
$724.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 299 | 25.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 137 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 99 | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 70 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.3% |
| Information | 26 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 25 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 07052 vs 07079 →
ZIP 07052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07052
West Orange (07052)
46,182 residents
- 07017
East Orange (07017)
35,945 residents
- 07050
Orange (07050)
30,074 residents
- 07039
Livingston (07039)
29,358 residents
- 07042
Montclair (07042)
25,599 residents
- 07040
Maplewood (07040)
23,876 residents
- 07079 16,316
South Orange (07079)
16,316 residents
- 07044 13,584
Verona (07044)
13,584 residents
- 07028 7,618
Glen Ridge (07028)
7,618 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07052 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07021
Essex Fells (07021)
$250,000 median income
- 07028
Glen Ridge (07028)
$247,361 median income
- 07039
Livingston (07039)
$229,806 median income
- 07079
South Orange (07079)
$195,417 median income
- 07040
Maplewood (07040)
$173,500 median income
- 07068
Roseland (07068)
$164,458 median income
- 07044
Verona (07044)
$161,843 median income
- 07052
West Orange (07052)
$129,475 median income
- 07042
Montclair (07042)
$122,847 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07052 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07079 | South Orange, NJ | 16,316 | 2.8 mi |
| 07050 | Orange, NJ | 30,074 | 2.1 mi |
| 07021 | Essex Fells, NJ | 2,091 | 2.7 mi |
| 07044 | Verona, NJ | 13,584 | 3.1 mi |
| 07040 | Maplewood, NJ | 23,876 | 4.1 mi |
| 07042 | Montclair, NJ | 25,599 | 2.9 mi |
| 07039 | Livingston, NJ | 29,358 | 3.5 mi |
| 07017 | East Orange, NJ | 35,945 | 3.1 mi |
| 07028 | Glen Ridge, NJ | 7,618 | 3.2 mi |
| 07068 | Roseland, NJ | 5,819 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07052, 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 (46,182 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 07052 in?
ZIP code 07052 (West 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 07052?
ZIP code 07052 in West Orange, NJ has a population of 46,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07052?
The median household income in ZIP 07052 is $129,475, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07052?
The median home value in ZIP 07052 is $556,800, which is 100% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07052 is White at 43.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07052?
ZIP code 07052 has 1,153 business establishments employing approximately 12,190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07052 are: Health care and social assistance (299), Professional, scientific, and technical services (137), Other services (except public administration) (105). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07052 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 07052?
In ZIP code 07052, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% 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 07052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07052 is 34.4 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 07052?
In ZIP code 07052, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07052 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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