East Orange, New Jersey
East Orange: The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
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 163 years ago in 1863.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7673,-74.2049 |
| Altitude | 164 feet / 50 meters |
| Establishment | March 04, 1863 (163 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:36:02 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 6,353 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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
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Weather
Mostly cloudy. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. West wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of East Orange
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in East Orange
1Soverel Park
2 Soverel Terrace, East Orange, NJ 07017, United States View details
Phone: +19734144141 | Website available
2Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
192 Dodd St, East Orange, NJ 07017, United States View details
Phone: +19736736900 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in East Orange
1East Orange City Hall
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018 View details
Phone: +19732665100
2City of East Orange
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017 View details
Phone: +19732665100 | Website available
3East Orange Tax Collector
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017 View details
Phone: +19732665130 | Website available
4East Orange City Clerk
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017 View details
Phone: +19732665100 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- Carolyn Gold Heilbrun (novelist) she was born in 13/01/1926
- Richard Thaler (American economist) he was born in 12/09/1945
- Cozy Cole (American musician) he was born in 17/10/1909
- Naturi Naughton (American actress and singer) she was born in 20/05/1984
- George Platt Lynes (American photographer) he was born in 15/04/1907
- Dorian Missick (American actor) he was born in 15/01/1976
- Donna Faber (US tennis player) she was born in 05/07/1971
- Treach (American musician) he was born in 02/12/1970
- Kerri Chandler (American disc jockey and musician) he was born in 28/09/1969
- Malcolm Jenkins (American football player, defensive back, safety) he was born in 20/12/1987
- Robert David Hall (American actor) he was born in 09/11/1947
- Bill Parker (writer) he was born in 01/04/1899
- William H. Zeliff Jr. (New Hampshire politician) he was born in 12/06/1936
- Steve Sullivan (American basketball player) he was born in 20/07/1944
- Gordon MacRae (American actor, singer (1921-1986)) he was born in 12/03/1921
- Scott Putesky (American musician) he was born in 28/04/1968
- William J. Fallon (United States admiral) he was born in 30/12/1944
- John S. Wold (American politician (1916-2017)) he was born in 31/08/1916
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to East Orange, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461865 | Best Care College | East Orange (NJ) | 07018-1703 |
| 457767 | National Career Institute | East Orange (NJ) | 07018 |
| 183822 | Bloomfield College | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003 |
| 368230 | Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003 |
| 437723 | New Community Career & Technical Institute | Newark (NJ) | 07103-2419 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to East Orange, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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