The 07079 ZIP Code is primarily associated with South Orange, NJ in Essex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 16,662. In this New Jersey region, an estimated 71.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $62,653. An estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $138,525. The median age in ZIP Code 07079 is approximately 34.3 years, and 15.2% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 07079 is $138,525, while the region's mean household income is $197,584. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $62,653. The per capita income in ZIP Code 07079 of $62,653 is approximately 46.57% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 3.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 68.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 33.5% of the population in 07079 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 14.0% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 2.0% of 07079 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 33.5% |
In ZIP Code 07079, 96.6% of the population graduated high school, while 71.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 32.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.0% in this Essex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 11.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.2% |
| Associate's degree | 3.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 32.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 07079, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 6.2% of 07079 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 07079 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (68.0%), followed by Black or African American (28.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Black or African American | 28.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 07079, 87.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Essex County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.5% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 07079, an estimated 47.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Essex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 47.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 07079 are younger than average. The median age of 34.3 years in ZIP Code 07079 is approximately 9.97% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 07079 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 07079 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 12.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 11.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 07079 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 07079 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 07079 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 07079 | 14.88¢/kWh | 7.38¢/kWh | 4.74¢/kWh |
| New Jersey | 20.67¢/kWh | 15.96¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 07079 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.76 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.13 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.27 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.08 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.63 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.92 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.75 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.46 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.04 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 07079, 64.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.3 minutes. Approximately 25.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 07079 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 07079 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.8% |
| Information | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 3.7% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 07079, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 07079 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Essex County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 60 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 37 |
| Student loan | 13 |
| Checking or savings account | 9 |
| Mortgage | 9 |
| Other | 19 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 39 |
| Improper use of your report | 36 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 14 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 10 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 8 |
| Other | 40 |