ZIP Code 07017: Population, Income, Housing

State: NJ

Total population: 40,910 Household income: $58,853 Rent: $1,376

Overview

Total population

40,910

Rent

$1,376

Year built

1956

Household income

$58,853

Per capita income

$31,760

Poverty rate

16.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

55.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

New Jersey

County

Essex County

City

East Orange

Total population

40,910

Adults over 25

29,052

Total households

15,916

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$58,853

Per capita income

$31,760

Poverty rate

16.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

55.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,376

Year built

1956

Households that rent

66.2%

Households that own

33.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

3.5%

Black

78%

Asian

1.1%

Two or more races

8.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

12.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

87.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

16,252 (89.8%)

Commute time to work

36 mins

Work from home

1,842 (10.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

34%

High school graduate or GED

35.1%

Some college or associate degree

9.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

21.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 07017 with: Essex County, NJ East Orange, NJ New York metro area, NY-NJ New Jersey United States

ZIP 07017

Total population40,910

Rent$1,376

Year built1956

Household income$58,853

Per capita income$31,760

Poverty rate16.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Essex County, NJ

Total population863,002

Rent$1,531

Year built1958

Household income$80,789

Per capita income$49,449

Poverty rate14.6%

Unemployment rate5.1%

East Orange, NJ

Total population70,090

Rent$1,441

Year built1956

Household income$60,830

Per capita income$33,200

Poverty rate16.4%

Unemployment rate7%

New York Metro Area, NY-NJ

Total population19,798,537

Rent$1,830

Year built1960

Household income$99,155

Per capita income$55,691

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

New Jersey State

Total population9,343,809

Rent$1,720

Year built1970

Household income$103,556

Per capita income$54,253

Poverty rate9.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP07017	CountyEssex, NJ	CityEast Orange, NJ	Metro AreaNew York metro area, NY-NJ	StateNew Jersey	CountryUnited States
Total population	40,910	863,002	70,090	19,798,537	9,343,809	334,922,499
Rent	$1,376	$1,531	$1,441	$1,830	$1,720	$1,413
Year built	1956	1958	1956	1960	1970	1980
Household income	$58,853	$80,789	$60,830	$99,155	$103,556	$80,734
Per capita income	$31,760	$49,449	$33,200	$55,691	$54,253	$44,673
Poverty rate	16.5%	14.6%	16.4%	12.7%	9.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.1%	7%	4.5%	4.5%	4%

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Summary for 07017

Rent & Income

In 07017, the typical monthly rent is $1,376 and the typical household income is $58,853. Rent here is similar to East Orange and lower than New Jersey, and household income is similar to East Orange and lower than New Jersey. The estimated poverty rate is 16.5%, which is similar to the East Orange rate and higher than the New Jersey rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 66.2% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 55.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 21.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 07017 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 07017 — Poverty

How ZIP 07017 compares in New Jersey (94 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,376	12 / 94	from lower rent	$1,102 – $3,093
Household income	$58,853	82 / 94	from higher income	$41,126 – $232,629
Poverty rate	16.5%	71 / 94	from lower poverty	1.8% – 32%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in New Jersey with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 07017

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 07017 places 12th out of 94 ZIP Codes in New Jersey. Throughout New Jersey, numbers span from $1,102 in ZIP 08618 up to $3,093 in ZIP 07302.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 82nd out of 94 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $41,126 in ZIP 08401 up to $232,629 in ZIP 07090.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 07017 comes 71st out of 94 ZIP Codes. In New Jersey as a whole, the range goes from 1.8% in ZIP 07090 up to 32% in ZIP 08401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 07017 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,376 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 07017

Annual Household Income: $58,853

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 07017

Estimated Rate: 16.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 07017

In ZIP Code 07017, households that rent: 10,541 (66.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	10,541	66.2%
Owner-Occupied	5,375	33.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 07017

In ZIP Code 07017, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,834 (55.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,834	55.3%
Other renter households	4,707	44.7%
Total renter households	10,541	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 07017

Less than High School: 9,880 people (34%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,191 people (35.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,772 people (9.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,209 people (21.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 29,052

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.