| ZIP Code | 07050 |
|---|---|
| City | Orange |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 862/973 |
| Elevation | 196 ft |
| Latitude | 40.76804 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.235692 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 20.9% ▲ 109% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.7% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.4% ▲ 134% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 699 (3.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,939 (37.2%) |
| Some College | 2,214 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 3,084 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,137 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,600 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,109 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $336,200 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,427/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,412 |
| Vacant Units | 864 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,412 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 864 |
| Owner Occupied | 23.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 07050 is located in Orange, New Jersey, within Essex County. With a population of 33,856, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 07050 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,109 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07050 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $336,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,427 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 76.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 07050 is majority Black (57.62%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.9%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07050 stands at 11.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 07050 in Orange, NJ is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 33,856 residents, a median household income of $53,109, and a median home value of $336,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.