07017 ZIP Code
East Orange, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07017 |
| City/Town: | East Orange |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,557 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,137 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,626 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,148 |
| Median Home Value: | $290,300 |
| Land Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7719, -74.2071 |
Population Information (07017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,557 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,928 | 45.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,629 | 54.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,182 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,632 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,260 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,031 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,916 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,399 | 18.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,886 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,950 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,430 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,034 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,114 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,959 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 764 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $290,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,284 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,148 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,026 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,122 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,609 | 30.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,417 | 69.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,536 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,608 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,101 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,204 | 37.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,058 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,024 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,035 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,506 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07017 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,137 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,097 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,009 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,626 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,472 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,920 | 87.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,513 | 12.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,456 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,919 | 77.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,326 | 18.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 578 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 97 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,286 | 3.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30,898 | 78.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 656 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,806 | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,808 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,888 | 14.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,397 | 13.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 42 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,938 | 4.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 87 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,330 | 8.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07017 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,020 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 857 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,417 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,113 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,001 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,658 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,825 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,657 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 809 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 669 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07017 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,660 | 53.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,208 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,841 | 21.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 509 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 937 | 5.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,208 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07017 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 31 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 770 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 825 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 242 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,285 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,046 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 417 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 810 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,434 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,128 | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,447 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,129 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,356 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,737 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,004 | 48.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,629 | 47.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,244 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07017 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,696 | 77.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,887 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,134 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,283 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 451 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,387 | 22.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07017 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,892 | 17.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 691 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,598 | 16.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,000 | 12.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 579 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,619 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,754 | 35.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07017 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 227 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 524 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,240 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,141 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,838 | 11.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,931 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,229 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,744 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,274 | 32.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07017 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,715 | 10.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,927 | 30.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,495 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,905 | 18.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 948 | 5.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,158 | 7.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07017 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,743 | 58.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 472 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,065 | 27.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,046 | 7.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 321 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 367 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07017 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,963 | 33.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,015 | 40.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,101 | 20.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 947 | 6.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07017 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 297 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 54 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 209 | 4.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 387 | 8.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,527 | 33.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,571 | 34.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 516 | 11.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07017 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,706 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,334 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,284 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (07017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,026 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,752 | 25.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,459 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,225 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,883 | 45.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,541 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,519 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07017 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,086 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,742 | 47.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,824 | 34.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 596 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,325 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,460 | 60.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07017 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,887 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,210 | 13.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 542 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,539 | 39.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,726 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,870 | 21.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,096 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,450 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,981 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,545 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 440 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,408 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,697 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07017 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,598 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,509 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,432 | 53.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,844 | 40.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 958 | 21.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 233 | 5.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,807 | 72.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 933 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,750 | 1152.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,750 | 1152.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,750 | 1152.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 130 | 13.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,862 | 199.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8,400 | 900.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 3.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07017 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,375 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,000 | 77.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,375 | 23.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,709 | 10.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,071 | 8.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 120 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,475 | 4.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07017 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,026 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,963 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
East Orange, NJ07017