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South Orange, NJ

Total Population

18,648

Median Household Income

$173,012

Median Home Value

$769,100

Median Rent

$2,186

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$173,012

100.5% above state median

Home Value

$769,100

102.5% above state median

Rent

$2,186

100% above state median

Median Age

35.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor South Orange, NJ

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 75.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 5.8%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$173,012

+130.2% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.5%

State: $-31,562,852

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.75 people

Total Households

5,863

Family Households

58.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

44.5%

#2 Industry

Education

24.6%

#3 Industry

Arts,

9.5%

Total Employed Residents:4,538

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

2.0%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

21.8%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

6.4%

448 workers

Public Transit

34.8%

2,428 workers

Total Commuting Workers:6,969

Commute Insights

Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Good public transit usage (34.8% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

95.0%

9,405 employed

Labor Force

9,902

497 unemployed

Median Age

35.8 years

Per Capita Income

$77,719

Poverty Rate

5.8%

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