East Orange, NJ โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Essex County ยท New Jersey

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for East Orange based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
East Orange
National Avg
New Jersey Avg
Population: 70Income: 40Home Value: 32Safety: 100Education: 23Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 68

Quick Stats

Population

69,183

2023 ACS

Median Income

$59,872

2023

Median Home Value

$315,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,372

2023

Median Age

37.0

Unemployment

10.3%

Cost of Living Index

135.2

100 = national avg

East Orange is a city in Essex County, New Jersey, with a population of 69,183 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. East Orange is one of the communities in New Jersey.

The median household income in East Orange is $59,872, and the median home value is $315,500. The cost of living index is 135.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,372 per month. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, and the median age is 37.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

69,183

Male

31,675

45.8%

Female

37,508

54.2%

Median Age

37.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

16.1%

High School or Higher

40.9%

Foreign Born

29.2%

Veterans

3.2%

Married

27.1%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.335

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Black

80.3%

Foreign Born

29.2%

White
3.4%
Black
80.3%
Asian
2.4%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
7.4%
Other
6.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%

6,821 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

90.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
416 (6.1%)
Puerto Rican
2,786 (40.8%)
Cuban
93 (1.4%)
Dominican
1,475 (21.6%)
Salvadoran
224 (3.3%)
Guatemalan
236 (3.5%)
Colombian
414 (6.1%)
Ecuadorian
331 (4.9%)
Peruvian
241 (3.5%)
Other Hispanic
603 (8.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,159 (70.1%)
Chinese
43 (2.6%)
Filipino
173 (10.5%)
Vietnamese
56 (3.4%)
Korean
30 (1.8%)
Japanese
6 (0.4%)
Pakistani
51 (3.1%)
Taiwanese
16 (1.0%)
Other Asian
119 (7.2%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Marshallese
37 (35.6%)
Other Pacific Islander
68 (65.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
165 (99.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

64,624

English Only

79.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

4,409 speakers

Limited English

7.2%

Language Distribution

Spanish
4,409 (6.8%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
3,990 (6.2%)
Other Languages
3,318 (5.1%)
Other Indo-European
514 (0.8%)
Arabic
362 (0.6%)
Tagalog
158 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
116 (0.2%)
Other Asian
79 (0.1%)
Chinese
66 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
56 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

92.8%

Limited English Proficiency

7.2%

Spanish
37.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
49.8% limited English
Other Languages
16.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
36.8% limited English
Arabic
11.6% limited English
Tagalog
42.4% limited English
Slavic Languages
63.8% limited English
Other Asian
7.6% limited English
Chinese
75.8% limited English
Vietnamese
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,205

3.2% of population

Disability Rate

29.8%

656 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$45,063

Unemployment Rate

11.5%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
29.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
20.7%
Vietnam
26.3%
Korea
4.9%
World War II
0.3%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
15.6%
35-54
26.2%
55-64
23.8%
65-74
20.7%
75+
13.7%

Male Veterans

1,690

76.6%

Female Veterans

515

23.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$45,063

Non-Veteran Income

$35,768

Difference

$9,295

26.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

656

Without Disability

1,549

Disability Rate

29.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

25,269

#1 Ancestry

West Indian

16.2% (11,240)

#2 Ancestry

Jamaican

7.1% (4,915)

#3 Ancestry

Sub-Saharan African

6.8% (4,697)

Top 18 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
West Indian
16.2%
Jamaican
7.1%
Sub-Saharan African
6.8%
American
3.1%
Irish
0.8%
German
0.7%
Italian
0.4%
British
0.3%
English
0.2%
Arab
0.2%
Scottish
0.2%
Portuguese
0.1%
French
0.1%
Polish
0.1%
Brazilian
0.1%
Slovak
0.1%
Russian
0.0%
Greek
0.0%

Families & Households

Total Households

28,188

Family Households

14,994

53.2%

Married Couples

6,828

24.2%

Non-Family Households

13,194

46.8%

Single Mother Households

6,120

21.7%

Single Father Households

2,046

7.3%

Living Alone

11,537

40.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

12,095

In Married Couple

5,244

43.4%

With Single Mother

5,490

45.4%

With Single Father

1,361

11.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$76,236

Married Couple Income

$89,011

Single Mother Income

$57,931

Single Father Income

$73,000

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,189

Grandparents Responsible

586

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$59,872

-18% vs national

Per Capita Income

$32,796

-12% vs national

Poverty Rate

17.6%

+30% vs national

Gini Index

0.4575

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

10.3%

+98% vs national

SNAP Recipients

20.7%

of households

How East Orange Compares

East Orange vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. East Orange is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
23.4%
$25-50K
19.2%
$50-75K
17.0%
$75-100K
13.8%
$100-150K
15.4%
$150-200K
5.4%
$200K+
5.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

10.3%

+81% vs NJ avg

Labor Force

36,827

Employed

32,991

Mean Commute

33 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

16.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

40.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.0

Work from Home

8.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

135.2

100 = national avg

+35.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$59,471

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$140,567

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
191.8
Food
95.8
Transportation
124.7
Healthcare
96.6
Utilities
115.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,822

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,205

per month

The median household income in East Orange, NJ is $59,872, which is 18.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,796. The poverty rate of 17.6% is higher than the NJ state average of 7.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4575, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, compared to the state average of 5.7%. The labor force is 36,827. 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 33 minutes, with 8.1% working from home. About 56.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 135.2, which is 35.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 191.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $59,471 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$680,000

Median List Price

$519,999

Price Per Sq Ft

$273

Days on Market

119

Active Inventory

128

Months of Supply

6.7

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$471,747

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,038

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

79.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

21.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

102.5%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
79.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
21.4%
Listings with Price Drops
8.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 52.6%List Price โ†‘ 9.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

19

New Listings

36

Pending Sales

28

Homes Sold โ†“ 32.1%New Listings โ†“ 16.3%Pending โ†“ 30.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$273

Median List $/SF

$240

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 1.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 13.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

East Orange vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. East Orange is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$315,500

Median Rent

$1,372

Total Housing Units

29,949

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Owner Occupied

27.4%

Renter Occupied

72.6%

Median Property Tax

$9,928

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,266

Housing Types

Single Family
22.8%
Multi-Family
77.1%
Mobile Home
0.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$9,928

per year

Effective Tax Rate

3.15%

of home value

Median Home Value

$315,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$9,029

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($9,928) by the median home value ($315,500). In East Orange, NJ, this works out to an effective rate of 3.15%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in East Orange, NJ is $680,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 119 days on the market. 79.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $273. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,038/month. About 27.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1957. There are 29,949 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $9,928. The effective tax rate is 3.15%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.86

per 1,000 residents

+87% vs national

Property Crime Rate

19.53

per 1,000 residents

+14% vs national

Total Crimes

1,735

2024

Violent Clearance

38%

cases solved

Property Clearance

7%

cases solved

YoY Change

+0.6%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How East Orange Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

East Orange vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. East Orange is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 26.9%Property โ†‘ 56.2%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

East Orange police solve 46% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of murder cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent50.070.0%
RapeViolent260.377.7%
RobberyViolent821.1528.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2333.2846.4%
BurglaryProperty761.0711.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty88012.3710.3%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty4336.090.7%

East Orange, NJ reported 346 violent crimes and 1,389 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 residents is 87.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 38% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 880 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 18.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243461,3894.8619.53
20233301,3534.8419.83
20221905562.788.14
20202948104.5712.59
20192758944.2813.93
20183339045.1513.99
20174731,0597.2616.25
20164388986.7613.86
20154348156.6612.50

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

97.7

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

96.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

80.3

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

27.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

33

Public Assistance

$415.0M

Individual Assistance

$258.9M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

10 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $1.0B
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Hurricane Ida โ†’HurricaneSep 2021$34.4M$131.3M
Remnants of Hurricane Ida โ†’HurricaneSep 2021โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Isaias โ†’HurricaneDec 2020$4.9Mโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$329.1M$29.0M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Severe StormJun 2018$4.9Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Severe StormMar 2016$4.4Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012$22.3M$42.9M
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Severe Storm โ†’Severe StormNov 2011$5.0Mโ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011$6.0M$45.2M
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormFeb 2011$2.8Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2010$1.1M$1.0M
Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Floโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2007โ€”$4.4M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2005โ€”$187K
Power Outage โ†’OtherSep 2003โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2003โ€”โ€”
Fires and Explosions โ†’FireSep 2001โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 43 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

5,835

Total Claims Paid

$163,124,656

Avg Claim Payout

$27,956

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

42

Federal Funding

$14,264,422

Properties Protected

56

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.04

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
601.2: Generators - Regular12$1,550,283
601.1: Generators8$831,684
601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation6$823,690
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$4,375,055
601.1: Generators; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation3$223,633

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

East Orange has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, strong wind, winter weather. The area has had 33 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 5,835 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $414,996,838 in public assistance recovery funding. $258,913,014 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 42 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.8%

near the national average

Depression Rate

15.4%

8.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.5%

2.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.6%

4.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.6%

Arthritis

21.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.4%

Loneliness

39.1%

Lack of Support

33.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

29.9%

Mobility

15.4%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

4.4%

Vision

8.0%

Self-Care

5.9%

Independent Living

10.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

East Orange has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 15.4%, 8.1pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.7 mi

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Va New Jersey Health Care System0.7 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration3/5Yes
Carewell Health Medical Center0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Silver Lake Hospital Ltach1.3 miLong-termโ€”โ€”
The University Hospital2.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Saint Michael'S Medical Center2.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

75,000

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
EAST ORANGE WATER COMMISSION75,0000

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

33 min

+39% vs national

Drive Alone

56.6%

-28% vs national

Public Transit

20.0%

+2127% vs national

Work From Home

8.1%

-13% vs national

Carpool

5.6%

Walk / Bike

4.1%

combined

How East Orange's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

6-Year Avg

6

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

3

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202344031
20221010050
202178030
202066131
201922010
201866020

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in East Orange, NJ is 33 minutes, which is 39.3% above the national average of 23 minutes. 56.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.1% work from home, which is below the NJ state average of 12.2%. Public transit is used by 20.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 5.6% of workers carpool. 4.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.5%

of households

No Internet

10.9%

of households

Total Households

28,188

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.5%
Cellular Data Plan
82.7%
Satellite
4.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.8%
No Internet Access
10.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.5%

of households

Tablet

55.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.5%
Smartphone
89.5%
Desktop / Laptop
68.5%
Tablet
55.9%
Smartphone Only
17.2%
No Computer
6.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

19.3ยข

per kWh

+5% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

14.6ยข

per kWh

-1% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

11.9ยข

per kWh

+7% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$128

residential

-12% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

13% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New Jersey averages 19.3ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $128. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

East Orange vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

75,000

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
EAST ORANGE WATER COMMISSIONCommunityGround water75,0000

87.1% of households in East Orange have broadband internet access. 68.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.9% of households have no internet access. 17.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 75,000 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. East Orange is located in Essex County, NJ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in East Orange.

Election Overview

Source: Essex County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

224,596

71.7%

GOP Votes

83,908

26.8%

Total Votes

313,283

Margin

D+44.9%

Shift from 2020

R+10.5pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+44.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024224,59683,908313,28371.7%26.8%D+44.9
2020266,82075,475345,31177.3%21.9%D+55.4
2016231,03162,059299,80877.1%20.7%D+56.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Essex County recorded 313,283 total votes. Democrats won the county with 71.7% of the vote compared to 26.8% for Republicans, a margin of D+44.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+10.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Essex County has shifted 11.5 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

294

Total Assets

$88.4M

Total Income

$112.4M

Per 10K Residents

42.5

nonprofits

+3.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

16

Median Assets

$94K

Oldest Active

1949

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
68
Human Services
49
Education
35
Youth Development
21
Arts & Culture
15
Community Improvement
12
Health Care
7
International
6
Housing & Shelter
5
Crime & Legal
4
Philanthropy
4
Mental Health
3
Public Benefit
3
Employment
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Recreation & Sports
2
Environment
1
Animal-Related
1
Public Safety
1
Civil Rights
1
Unknown
1
73.3%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $64.8M of $88.4M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in East Orange

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
FAMILY CONNECTIONS INCMental Health$16.0M$24.3M1970
EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INCEducation$7.4M$12.2M1998
PRIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$6.5M$8.4M2009
HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION OF THE ORANGES INCHealth Care$6.5M$11.9M1992
ISAIAH HOUSEโ€”$6.0M$6.2M1986
COMMUNITY DAY NURSERYHuman Services$5.1M$2.1M1956
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE OF METRO WESTHuman Services$4.9M$7.4M1966
COMMUNITY BASED PUBLIC SAFETY COLLECTIVEPublic Safety$4.2M$6.0M2022
COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTEMental Health$4.1M$4.3M1974
FRIENDS OF PRIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL INCEducation$4.1M$432K2014
SIERRA HOUSEHuman Services$3.8M$2.4M2002
EAST ORANGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CORPโ€”$3.6M$8.7M1980
EAST ORANGE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$3.2M$237K2016
WEEQUAHIC PARK MULTI-PURPOSE CENTERHuman Services$1.8M$434K2022
MASJID ASHABUL YAMEENReligion$1.7M$515K2001
FIRST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY INCEnvironment$1.6M$934K2014
IYAHO SOCIAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY INCโ€”$948K$1.7M2018
ESSEX COMMUNITY LAND TRUST INCHousing & Shelter$815K$190K2013
VETERANS BIO-MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE INCโ€”$754K$2.3M1991
STAR HOUSE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHReligion$711K$181K1998
AFRICAN-AMERICAN FUND OF NEW JERSEY INCHuman Services$658K$251K2023
NASSANS PLACEUnknown$523K$957K2014
FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF ESSEX COUNTYHuman Services$461K$1.3M2004
HARAMBEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE INCCommunity Improvement$422K$1.2M1994
RAAMESHWAR MANDIR CULTURAL CENTER INCReligion$361K$20K2005
J C DAY CARE INCHuman Services$330K$1.7M2024
3 STAGES LEARNING CENTER INCEducation$271K$1.8M2014
EAGLE FLIGHT SQUADRON INCโ€”$269K$94K1992
TED R GREEN FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$204K$153K2018
PENIEL COMMUNITY SERVICES INCEmployment$154K$131K2003
THEACADEMY365 INCYouth Development$116K$155K2019
FAMILY SUCCESS INSTITUTE A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATIONHuman Services$114K$171K2016
JOIS ANGELSFood & Agriculture$101K$601K2016
ETA PI CHAPTER FOUNDATION INCEducation$100K$105K2001
YAHWEH SOCIAL SERVICES INCโ€”$88K$385K2020
PRECIOUS LITTLE LADIESHuman Services$71K$104K2017
BOYS TO LEADERS FOUNDATIONYouth Development$68K$64K2014
NE REGISTRY INCEducation$66K$378K2014
CARIBBEAN MEDICAL MISSION INCโ€”$58K$78K2003
WOMEN INTERCESSORS FOR THE CHURCH AND THE NATIONS WAILING WORLDWIDEReligion$42K$72K2023
BREAD OF LIFE OUTREACH DELIVERANCE MINISTRY INCโ€”$34K$41K1994
URBAN EDUCATIONAL PROJECT-JERSEY EXPLORER CHILDRENS MUSEUMArts & Culture$31K$201K1984
GHANA ASSOCIATION FOR MEDICAL AIDHealth Care$22K$63K2022
UNITED MISSIONARY COMMUNITY CORPHuman Services$19K$151K2002
HEART TO HEART FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$11K$12019
MEN OF ESSEX INCEducation$10K$49K1984
URBAN HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE PROGRAM INCHealth Care$9K$275K2010
GUYANA MEDICAL MISSION INCInternational$7K$50K2018
STRENGTHEN TEENS AND REACH INNER CITY VITAL ENVIRONMENTSYouth Development$5K$129K2010
TABERNACLE OF GOD DELIVERANCE MINISTRYReligion$4K$15K2014

East Orange, NJ has 294 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $88.4M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 68 organizations. 16 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 42.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1949.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

223

Total Approved

$63.7M

Jobs Supported

1,356

Per 10K Residents

32.2

SBA loans

-56.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

49

Top Lender

PNC Bank, National Association

28 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)96% of all loans

Loans

215

Total Amount

$57.4M

Avg Loan

$266,780

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$42.4M(74%)

Jobs Supported

1,176

5044% of all loans

Loans

8

Total Amount

$6.3M

Avg Loan

$786,875

Median Loan

$664,000

7(a) โ€” 96%504 โ€” 4%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

46

21% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$10.7M

17% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$233,367

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services34 loans
NAICS 81
$9.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance31 loans
NAICS 62
$7.1M
Retail Trade29 loans
NAICS 44
$8.4M
Construction21 loans
NAICS 23
$3.8M
Accommodation & Food Services15 loans
NAICS 72
$5.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Jam Media Solutions Llc3$7.1M
Zadies Early Childhood Center Llc1$2.4M
New East Hospitality Llc1$2.0M
Ajim Inc1$1.9M
Ditex Bedding Corporation1$1.7M
Post & Lintel Inc2$1.5M
Arnav Beverage Inc1$1.5M
James M Lee Md1$1.4M
Jonathan's Liquor Store Llc1$1.3M
Plumbco Supplies Inc1$1.3M

East Orange, NJ has received 223 SBA loans totaling $63.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 215 loans (96% of the total), supporting 1,176 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 8 loans totaling $6.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in East Orange is PNC Bank, National Association with 28 loans. That works out to 32.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

83

Total Population

2,278,559

Avg Median Income

-$7,921,484

Avg Home Value

-$15,547,537

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
0700270,468$81,285$446,100$1,5935.8
0700352,921$98,805$447,600$1,7755.3
070047,712$113,750$651,800$2,57610.1
0700626,417$148,645$667,300$1,9739.3
0700913,317$153,654$600,800$1,6934.3
0701138,817$73,589$403,200$1,6133.1
0701215,153$100,341$459,300$1,6952.2
0701329,419$119,291$462,700$1,6964.4
070144,867$138,222$413,400$1,9121.4
0701623,841$148,629$635,800$2,1164.8
0701740,809$61,552$316,700$1,3462.3
0701828,261$59,039$314,100$1,4101.7
070212,320$250,001$976,300$3,5011.4
0702632,502$75,701$454,300$1,6122.1
070274,688$100,948$509,800$1,6030.7
070288,002$246,500$725,600$2,3951.3
0702922,128$80,495$433,100$2,0361.3
0703058,340$176,943$872,100$2,8191.3
0703116,368$101,493$464,700$1,7062.5
0703240,570$83,212$431,700$1,6498.8
070338,339$126,295$521,100$2,1192.1
0703645,101$89,942$385,100$1,62210.9
0703931,128$218,416$746,100$2,95313.8
0704025,406$167,428$684,600$2,1843.9
070417,610$220,923$935,900$1,9691.3
0704227,173$127,083$733,100$2,0173.8
0704313,502$250,001$948,300$2,2872.5
0704414,441$159,044$595,000$2,1252.8
0704761,202$75,505$466,800$1,7025.1
0705033,856$53,109$336,200$1,4272.2
0705248,323$131,456$527,200$1,79112.0
0705569,651$56,780$406,500$1,3923.1
0705711,825$82,422$493,700$1,5681.0
070686,211$160,644$640,600$3,2933.6
0707018,748$136,069$580,800$1,8592.8
0707122,343$109,021$496,000$1,7194.6
070726,343$94,854$523,800$1,5034.0
0707310,154$91,789$453,500$1,8673.7
070743,106$108,359$450,800$1,1311.1
0707510,094$131,412$532,900$1,8861.1
0707814,183$250,001$1,627,300$3,3638.0
0707918,369$184,769$808,100$2,0672.9
0708116,984$146,059$590,600$2,1355.2
0708357,036$118,106$425,600$1,9388.7
0708766,375$65,369$446,800$1,4891.3
070883,083$92,041$343,700$2,0460.3
070926,967$210,100$755,600$3,5014.0
0709421,437$134,746$557,800$2,1975.8
0710212,954$37,093$293,900$1,1411.1
0710336,733$42,397$259,300$1,2892.1
0710454,277$51,199$337,400$1,3432.5
0710556,657$55,752$445,900$1,6004.6
0710635,999$48,105$321,400$1,2211.4
0710742,132$49,892$353,300$1,2591.6
0710828,317$33,960$326,900$1,0981.4
0710937,785$90,164$405,500$1,5963.3
0711029,746$115,215$489,900$1,6983.4
0711160,334$59,232$291,500$1,3242.9
0711227,633$55,171$306,100$1,3341.4
0711412,658$34,167$384,700$6167.9
0720127,725$62,026$413,000$1,4766.4
0720244,638$68,071$358,000$1,5082.3
0720322,455$82,967$336,500$1,4992.6
0720413,965$104,418$405,800$1,5851.2
0720522,179$98,558$363,200$1,7122.8
0720631,120$60,992$339,200$1,5431.8
0720832,404$61,873$425,600$1,3641.8
0730255,448$166,854$853,700$2,9601.4
0730449,260$68,432$489,400$1,5722.1
0730571,643$77,126$418,200$1,6105.7
0730654,567$75,861$502,600$1,6193.0
0730742,242$80,745$574,000$1,7081.9
0731014,577$172,946$880,300$3,4560.6
073111,954$179,928N/A$3,5010.1
0742427,475$104,122$477,300$1,7715.7
0750319,567$60,295$314,900$1,6051.6
0751210,919$114,177$507,700$1,7034.0
0760412,067$118,670$508,500$1,6051.5
07608120N/AN/A$1,9111.7
0790124,502$177,986$958,700$2,2096.3
0793211,498$147,009$719,400$3,0096.7
0793611,106$144,792$668,500$2,7457.9
1030325,993$79,429$457,600$1,5203.2

East Orange, NJ has 83 ZIP codes with a combined population of 2,278,559. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$7,921,484. The average median home value is -$15,547,537. The average median monthly rent is $1,886.

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