07079 ZIP Code – South Orange, New Jersey

07079 is a mid-sized ZIP code in South Orange, New Jersey, part of Essex County with a population of approximately 18,648 residents. At $173,012, the median household income here runs well above the New Jersey average and well above the U.S. average. At $769,100, median home values run well above the national average, with 65.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $2,186, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 31% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.

At 4.5%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate of 6.4% is well below the U.S. average. About 76.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 36.8, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 07040, 07106, 07050.

ZIP Code 07079 Data

Population 18,648
Median Household Income $173,012
Median Home Value $769,100
Median Rent $2,186
Median Age 36.8
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.1%
County Essex County
State New Jersey

ZIP 07079 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 07079NJ Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population18k15k10k
Median Household Income$173k$113k$73k
Median Home Value$769k$459k$258k
Median Rent$2,186$1,724$1,088
Median Age36.843.143.2
Unemployment Rate4.5%5.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate6.4%8.1%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher76.1%44.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
07040 MAPLEWOOD 25,384 $165,681
07106 NEWARK 36,538 $48,983
07050 ORANGE 33,523 $50,498
07018 EAST ORANGE 29,216 $57,482
07111 IRVINGTON 60,268 $57,293