City

West Orange, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New Jersey

👥48,323Population
💰$131,456Median HH Income▲ 72% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$527,200Median Home Value▲ 89% above avg
🎓61.8%College Grads▲ 60% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.9%Hispanic: 21.8%Black: 26.2%Asian: 5.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White41.9%
Hispanic21.8%
Black26.2%
Asian5.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads61.8% ▲ 60% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma487 (1.6%)
HS Graduate5,737 (18.3%)
Some College1,916 (6.1%)
Associates3,839 (12.2%)
Bachelors2,167 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree17,233 (54.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 54.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad18.3%
Some College6.1%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate54.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
54%

Financials

Median HH Income$131,456 ▲ 72% above avg
Median Home Value$527,200 ▲ 89% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,791/mo
Total Housing Units18,300
Vacant Units837

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
17%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About West Orange, NJ

West Orange is a city in New Jersey, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 48,323 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, West Orange is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $131,456 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in West Orange is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $527,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,791 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Orange is highly educated. 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.9%.

West Orange, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in West Orange
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07052 48,323 $131,456 $527,200 $1,791 5.5% 61.8% 70.3%