East Orange, New Jersey

East Orange: The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the county. East Orange is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the East Orange Public Library.

About

East Orange is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 64,270 and a population density of 6,318 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 64,630 inhabitants.

The city was created 161 years ago in 1863.

East Orange locator map
Location of East Orange on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about East Orange

Population : 64,630 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Essex County
Postal code : 07017–07019
Phone Area Codes : 973
Area : 10.17 km2
Has part : Mayor of East Orange, New Jersey
Altitude : 164 feet / 50 meters
Establishment : March 03, 1863 (161 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 22:18:51 (18th March 2024)
Density : 6,353 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.56% (2010-2020)
East Orange City Hall Lincoln jeh image
East Orange City Hall Lincoln jeh
East Orange City Hall Lincoln jeh image

Geography

East Orange is located at 40°46'2"N 74°12'18"W (40.7673200, -74.2048700). It has 5 neighbors: Bloomfield, Brick, Glen Ridge, Orange and South Orange.

East Orange map

East Orange has 5 neighbours.

  • Bloomfield township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
  • Brick A township in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean in eastern New Jersey. Brick is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the historic district and the Brick Historical Museum.
  • Glen Ridge town in New Jersey
  • Orange township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
  • South Orange town in Essex County, New Jersey

Demographics

The population of East Orange increased by 0.56% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 64,270 - census
2011 64,332 0.1% estimation process
2012 64,172 -0.25% estimation process
2013 64,221 0.08% estimation process
2014 64,262 0.06% estimation process
2015 64,438 0.27% estimation process
2016 64,426 -0.02% estimation process
2017 64,306 -0.19% estimation process
2018 64,258 -0.07% estimation process
2019 64,367 0.17% estimation process
2020 64,630 0.41% estimation process

East Orange zip code is 07017. County name: Essex, County fips: 34013

Doddtown, East Orange

People born in East Orange (132)

People born in East Orange, including singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, actress Lauryn Hill, singer, actress and TV show host Dionne Warwick, author James Blish, .

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Schools in East Orange

College & universities near East Orange, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
461865 Best Care College East Orange (NJ) 07018-1703
457767 National Career Institute East Orange (NJ) 07018
446224 Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine Bloomfield (NJ) 07003-3551
437723 New Community Career & Technical Institute Newark (NJ) 07103-2419
368230 Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield Bloomfield (NJ) 07003

Stations (17)

Amtrak & bus stations near East Orange, NJ

Code Name Address Type
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL
YNY Yonkers station 5 Buena Vista Ave. RAIL

Post offices near East Orange

Post Office Name City ZIP
Amper Post Office East Orange (NJ) 07017
East Orang Post Office East Orange (NJ) 07018
Evergreen Post Office East Orange (NJ) 07018
Grov Post Office Bloomfield (NJ) 07003
Doddtown Post Office East Orange (NJ) 07017

Other cities in Essex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Newark 282,520 The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Irvington 54,226 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Bloomfield 49,810 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
West Orange 47,473 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Montclair 38,509 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Belleville 36,446 Township in New Jersey
Livingston 30,397 Township in New Jersey, United States
Orange 30,134 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Nutley 28,457 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Maplewood 25,985 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
South Orange 17,295 Town in Essex County, New Jersey
Verona 13,637 Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Clinton 12,881 Town in New Jersey, United States
Cedar Grove 12,457 Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Caldwell 7,943 Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA
Glen Ridge 7,570 Town in New Jersey

Distance to Other Cities

East Orange distances to largest New Jersey cities