07052 ZIP Code
West Orange, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07052 |
| City/Town: | West Orange |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 48,399 |
| Median Household Income: | $127,931 |
| Per Capita Income: | $62,400 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,343 |
| Median Home Value: | $472,300 |
| Land Area: | 12.0 sq miles
31.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7858, -74.2651 |
Population Information (07052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 48,399 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,454 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,945 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,484 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,741 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,151 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,900 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,819 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,424 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,454 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,023 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,373 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,033 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,171 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,388 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,438 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $472,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,729 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,343 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,344 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 999 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,464 | 71.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,880 | 28.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,304 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,804 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 923 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,314 | 18.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,889 | 14.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,238 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,275 | 30.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,861 | 22.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07052 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $127,931 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $163,034 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $152,495 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $62,400 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,092 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,288 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,776 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,330 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,908 | 78.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,947 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,410 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,753 | 47.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,079 | 27.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 136 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,882 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,397 | 11.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,152 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,620 | 15.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,542 | 19.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 726 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,204 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 422 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,190 | 14.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07052 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 750 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 344 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 626 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,103 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,074 | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,548 | 8.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,606 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,969 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,587 | 14.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,737 | 27.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07052 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,993 | 55.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,088 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,857 | 15.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 406 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 799 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,720 | 18.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07052 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,338 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,833 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 460 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,895 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,259 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,145 | 4.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,466 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,377 | 17.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,962 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,694 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 811 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,009 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.6% | 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 (07052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,404 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,618 | 73.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,401 | 29.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,227 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07052 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,127 | 81.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,619 | 32.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,998 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 600 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 541 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,206 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07052 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,360 | 56.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,808 | 9.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,614 | 8.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,349 | 7.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 501 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 593 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,079 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07052 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 419 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 639 | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,324 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 981 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,468 | 8.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,294 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,715 | 25.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,906 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,597 | 25.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07052 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 770 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,022 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,723 | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,502 | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,998 | 21.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,328 | 7.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07052 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,093 | 81.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 498 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,799 | 10.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 627 | 3.6% | 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: | 91 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 236 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07052 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,348 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,039 | 34.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,522 | 43.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,435 | 14.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07052 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 250 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 68 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 54 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 301 | 2.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,108 | 8.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,344 | 42.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,827 | 38.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 512 | 4.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07052 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,356 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,729 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (07052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,344 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,582 | 55.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,823 | 22.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,270 | 13.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,747 | 27.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,505 | 31.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,198 | 35.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07052 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,372 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,159 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,821 | 55.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 593 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,606 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,912 | 30.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07052 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,903 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 849 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 537 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,816 | 40.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,479 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,222 | 27.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 38,328 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,309 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 47,631 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,262 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 315 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,707 | 40.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,240 | 52.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07052 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,936 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,118 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,826 | 55.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,863 | 36.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 817 | 16.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 429 | 8.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,733 | 71.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 829 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,666 | 1648.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,666 | 1648.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,666 | 1648.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,779 | 214.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,128 | 136.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8,134 | 981.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 186 | 22.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07052 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 45,915 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,977 | 67.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,938 | 32.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,556 | 16.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,518 | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,683 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,181 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07052 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,344 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,734 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
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