South Orange, New Jersey
South Orange: town in Essex County, New Jersey
About
South Orange is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Quick Facts about South Orange
| Population | 17,295 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Essex County |
| Postal code | 07079 |
| Area | 2.86 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7490,-74.2613 |
| Altitude | 144 feet / 44 meters |
| Establishment | May 04, 1869 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:22:54 (16th April 2026) |
| Weather | 88℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
South Orange is located at 40°44'56"N 74°15'41"W (40.7489900, -74.2612600). It has 5 neighbors: Brick, East Orange, Maplewood, Orange and West Orange.
South Orange map
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Weather
Partly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteBest Things to Do in South Orange
1Hemlock Falls
Route, 510 Rte 510, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States View details
Phone: +19732683500 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in South Orange
1South Orange Village Hall
76 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 View details
Phone: +19733787715 | Website available
People born in South Orange (32)
People born in South Orange, including actor, director, screenwriter, producer Zach Braff, number theorist Benedict Gross, recording artist; singer Stacey Kent, .
More notable people
- Joel Silver (American businessman and film producer) he was born in 14/07/1952
- Tony Smith (American artist and architect) he was born in 23/09/1912
- Chris Browne (American comic strip artist and cartoonist) he was born in 01/01/1952
- Robert Eisenman (American archaeologist) he was born in 01/08/1937
- John Dossett (American actor and singer) he was born in 01/01/1958
- Joe Martinez (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 26/02/1983
- Lee Lozowick (American spiritual teacher) he was born in 18/11/1943
- Art Howe (American football player and coach, university president (1890-1955)) he was born in 03/03/1890
- Val Whiting (American basketball player) she was born in 09/04/1972
- Don Rogers (American football player) he was born in 04/12/1936
- Drew Rosenhaus (American sports agent) he was born in 29/10/1966
- Gabrielle Stanton (American screenwriter) she was born in 01/01/1968
- Harlan Page Beach (Missionary in China) he was born in 04/04/1854
- Jack Fanning (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1863
- Jeff Van Note (American football player, offensive lineman, center) he was born in 07/02/1946
- John B. Duff (American historian) he was born in 01/07/1931
- John Eyre Sloane (American airplane manufacturer) he was born in 16/09/1886
- Joshua Braff (American writer) he was born in 11/10/1967
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Orange, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186584 | Seton Hall University | South Orange (NJ) | 07079-2697 |
| 457767 | National Career Institute | East Orange (NJ) | 07018 |
| 461865 | Best Care College | East Orange (NJ) | 07018-1703 |
| 185396 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Union | Union (NJ) | 07083 |
| 437723 | New Community Career & Technical Institute | Newark (NJ) | 07103-2419 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Orange, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to South Orange.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Orang Post Office | South Orange (NJ) | 07079 |
| Irvington Post Office | Irvington (NJ) | 07111 |
| Maplewood Post Office | Maplewood (NJ) | 07040 |
| Vailsburg Post Office | Newark (NJ) | 07106 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
South Orange distances to largest New Jersey cities