Orange, New Jersey

Orange: Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

About

Orange is a township located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,134 and a population density of 5,287 people per km². After 0 years in 2010 city had an estimated population of 30,134 inhabitants.

The township was created 219 years ago in 1806.

Orange locator map
Location of Orange on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Orange

Population : 30,134 (2010)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Essex County
Postal code : 07050–07051
Area : 5.7 km2
Altitude : 164 feet / 50, 59 meters
Establishment : November 11, 1806 (219 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 22:54:58 (4th December 2025)
Density : 5,287 Pop. per km² as of 2010
Population growth : 0% (2010-2010)
1st Church of Orange 1719 Presb jeh image
1st Church of Orange 1719 Presb jeh
1st Church of Orange 1719 Presb jeh image

Geography

Orange is located at 40°46'14"N 74°13'58"W (40.7706600, -74.2326500). It has 5 neighbors: East Orange, Glen Ridge, Montclair, South Orange and West Orange.

Orange map

Orange has 5 neighbours.

  • 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.
  • Glen Ridge town in New Jersey
  • Montclair township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
  • South Orange town in Essex County, New Jersey
  • West Orange township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Demographics

The population of Orange increased by 0% in 0 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2000 32,868 - 2000 United States Census
2010 30,134 -9.07% 2010 United States Census

Orange zip code is 07050. County name: Essex, County fips: 34013

People born in Orange (199)

People born in Orange, including feminist, journalist and human rights advocate Alice Stone Blackwell, mathematician John Milnor, actor Roy Scheider, .

List

  • Ginny Duenkel (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist) she was born in 07/03/1947
  • Dickinson W. Richards (American physician) he was born in 30/10/1895
  • Ken Blanchard (American business writer) he was born in 06/05/1939
  • Mark Kelly (American astronaut and politician) he was born in 21/02/1964
  • Scott Kelly (Astronaut, engineer) he was born in 21/02/1964
  • Daniel Quillen (American mathematician) he was born in 27/06/1940
  • Chris Copeland (American basketball player) he was born in 17/03/1984
  • John Condit (American politician and senator from New Jersey (1755-1834)) he was born in 08/07/1755
  • Henry Steel Olcott (Union United States Army officer) he was born in 02/08/1832
  • Gail Fisher (American actress (1935-2000)) she was born in 18/08/1935
  • Lesley Bush (diver) she was born in 17/09/1947
  • Al Harrington (American basketball player) he was born in 17/02/1980
  • Henry O'Neill (American film actor) he was born in 10/08/1891
  • John Mortimer Smith (Catholic bishop (1935-2019)) he was born in 23/06/1935
  • Silas Condit (American politician (1778-1861)) he was born in 18/08/1778
  • Brian E. Daley (American theologian) he was born in 01/01/1940
  • John Batterson Stetson (American hat maker) he was born in 05/05/1830
  • Tony Galento (American boxer and professional wrestler (1910-1979)) he was born in 12/03/1910

Schools in Orange

College & universities near Orange, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
457767 National Career Institute East Orange (NJ) 07018

Stations (17)

Amtrak & bus stations near 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 Orange

Post Office Name City ZIP
Orang Post Office Orange (NJ) 07050

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.
East Orange 64,630 The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
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
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

Orange distances to largest New Jersey cities