07079 ZIP Code
South Orange, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07079 |
| City/Town: | South Orange |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,648 |
| Median Household Income: | $173,012 |
| Per Capita Income: | $63,636 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,084 |
| Median Home Value: | $769,100 |
| Land Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7488, -74.2615 |
Population Information (07079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,648 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,078 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,570 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,172 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,222 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,045 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,405 | 12.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,612 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,654 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,806 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,617 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 908 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 814 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,379 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 736 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 278 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $769,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,186 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,084 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,863 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 221 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,842 | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,021 | 34.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,192 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 156 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 111 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,093 | 9.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 903 | 8.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 433 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,048 | 36.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,448 | 39.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 75.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $173,012 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $247,012 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $209,375 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $63,636 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,902 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,405 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 497 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,123 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,661 | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 968 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 758 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,484 | 61.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,548 | 24.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 881 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 373 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,355 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,006 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,291 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 195 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 208 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 888 | 4.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07079 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 140 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 134 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 241 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 279 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 292 | 5.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 511 | 8.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 203 | 3.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 765 | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 822 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,476 | 42.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07079 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,650 | 38.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 213 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,428 | 25.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 448 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 230 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,158 | 22.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07079 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 48 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 146 | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 425 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 187 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 815 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 237 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 505 | 5.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,246 | 13.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,020 | 21.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,309 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 707 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 432 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 328 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 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 (07079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,070 | 96.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,119 | 86.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,663 | 19.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 578 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07079 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,015 | 85.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,597 | 27.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,283 | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 296 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 155 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07079 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,428 | 56.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 343 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 379 | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 92 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 82 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 229 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,516 | 24.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 15 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07079 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 495 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 344 | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 155 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 408 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 235 | 3.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 572 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 709 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 410 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,756 | 45.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07079 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 294 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 909 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,081 | 17.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,241 | 20.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,428 | 23.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,131 | 18.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07079 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,396 | 75.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 105 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 859 | 14.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 411 | 7.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07079 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 695 | 11.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,471 | 42.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,000 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 697 | 11.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07079 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 13 | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 4 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 31 | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 127 | 3.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 627 | 16.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,425 | 63.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 615 | 16.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,186 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.17 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (07079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,863 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,399 | 58.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,815 | 31.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 894 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,355 | 23.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,106 | 35.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,679 | 28.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.75 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07079 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,336 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,269 | 44.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,568 | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 127 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 339 | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,225 | 44.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07079 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,877 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 379 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 327 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,753 | 25.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 655 | 9.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,763 | 54.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,642 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 261 | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,648 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,540 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 46 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 922 | 59.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 572 | 37.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07079 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,634 | 83.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,828 | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 729 | 25.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,972 | 69.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 849 | 30.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 127 | 4.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,894 | 85.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 326 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,754 | 844.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,754 | 844.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,754 | 844.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 539 | 165.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 423 | 129.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,087 | 333.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 7.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07079 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,476 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,119 | 86.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,357 | 13.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 687 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 998 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 365 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 307 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07079 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,863 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,601 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
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