07018 ZIP Code
East Orange, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07018 |
| City/Town: | East Orange |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,216 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,482 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,771 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,707 |
| Median Home Value: | $270,900 |
| Land Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7557, -74.2179 |
Population Information (07018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,216 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,314 | 45.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,902 | 54.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,735 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,155 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,003 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,667 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,161 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,070 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,995 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,227 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,805 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,580 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,421 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 978 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 419 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $270,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,404 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,707 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,276 | 88.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,431 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,780 | 24.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,496 | 75.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,495 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,022 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,680 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,022 | 30.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,733 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,505 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,160 | 16.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,373 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07018 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,482 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,650 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,845 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,771 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,542 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,871 | 89.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,671 | 10.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,345 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,088 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,144 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 639 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 758 | 2.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24,528 | 84.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 429 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 40 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,886 | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,503 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,033 | 10.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,498 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 376 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 639 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,452 | 5.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07018 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,341 | 11.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 706 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,059 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 799 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,014 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,164 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,285 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,769 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 426 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 713 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07018 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,635 | 55.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,073 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,571 | 18.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 654 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 456 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 982 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07018 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 468 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 538 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 491 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,790 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,670 | 12.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 328 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 661 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,698 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,985 | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 975 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 693 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 559 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.3% | 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 (07018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,033 | 85.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,077 | 51.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,780 | 43.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,033 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07018 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,761 | 77.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,280 | 29.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,768 | 15.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,237 | 11.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 549 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,470 | 21.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07018 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,376 | 18.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 458 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,717 | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,449 | 11.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 467 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 700 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,527 | 43.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07018 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 51 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 499 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 889 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 487 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 960 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,153 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,371 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,244 | 17.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,490 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,563 | 28.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07018 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,811 | 14.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,403 | 26.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,418 | 26.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,695 | 21.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 837 | 6.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 543 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07018 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,786 | 60.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 343 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,778 | 24.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 638 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 401 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 330 | 2.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07018 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,928 | 34.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,504 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,947 | 17.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 897 | 8.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07018 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 134 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 48 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 159 | 5.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 329 | 11.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,034 | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 893 | 32.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 183 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07018 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,547 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,151 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,404 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (07018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,276 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,356 | 20.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 975 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,650 | 23.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,490 | 48.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,441 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,338 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.64 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07018 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,293 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,718 | 55.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,137 | 30.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 226 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 831 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,856 | 66.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07018 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,836 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 519 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 643 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,209 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,430 | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,035 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,235 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 625 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,066 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,771 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 280 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,227 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,264 | 33.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07018 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,093 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,625 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,104 | 58.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,110 | 30.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 839 | 23.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 411 | 11.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07018 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,277 | 66.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 800 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,939 | 1242.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,939 | 1242.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,939 | 1242.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 106 | 13.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,644 | 205.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,919 | 989.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 75 | 9.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07018 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,481 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,320 | 77.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,161 | 22.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,755 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,255 | 8.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 138 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,013 | 7.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07018 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,276 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,487 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
East Orange, NJ07018