The 07017 ZIP Code is primarily associated with East Orange, NJ in Essex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 36,471. In this New Jersey region, an estimated 19.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $24,674. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $48,673, and approximately 15% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 07017 is approximately 34.8 years, and 15.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 07017 is $48,673, while the region's mean household income is $62,700. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,674. The per capita income in ZIP Code 07017 of $24,674 is approximately 42.28% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 15.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately62.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.0% of the population in 07017 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.3% of 07017 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 07017, 87.9% of the population graduated high school, while 19.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.7% in this Essex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.5% |
| Associate's degree | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 07017, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 14.5% of 07017 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 07017 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (83.6%), followed by Some other race (10.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 83.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 10.3% |
In ZIP Code 07017, 77.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 2.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Essex County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 77.6% |
| Spanish | 11.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 2.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 07017, an estimated 34.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Essex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 34.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 07017 are younger than average. The median age of 34.8 years in ZIP Code 07017 is approximately 8.66% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.3% of the population in 07017 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 07017 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 07017 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 07017 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 07017 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.97 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.63% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 07017 | 14.88¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 4.74¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 22.98¢/kWh | 15.9¢/kWh | 13.95¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 07017 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.72 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.87 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.36 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.38 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.78 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.68 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.73 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.91 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.33 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 07017, 67.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.8 minutes. Approximately 31.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 07017 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 07017 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 13.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.2% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 6.0% |