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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
$129,475
Median income
$556,800
Median home value
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $63,220. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $556,800 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,897 per month, and 69.2% of occupied units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 07052 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 07052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Orange, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07052.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07052?

41.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

26.4%

Foreign-Born

White 43.1%
African American 27.5%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,888

Total Housing Units

17,184

Occupied Units

704

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$556,800

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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

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ZIP 07052 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 07052 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 07052 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 07052 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Essex County

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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
07107 standard
Newark, NJ
Pop: 37,650
07017 standard
East Orange, NJ
Pop: 35,945

Related Areas

Essex County West Orange, NJ New Jersey

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.

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