West Orange
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
West Orange is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, with 48,843 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 443 ft (135 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Llewellyn Park, 1.3 miles E.
- 48,843residents (2020 Census)
- 443 ftelevation · 135 m
- 12.0 sq miland area · 31.1 km²
- 4,069 / sq mipopulation density
- 07052main ZIP code (3 in total)
About West Orange
West Orange is a suburban township in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 48,843, an increase of 2,636 (+5.7%) from the 2010 census count of 46,207, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,264 (+2.8%) from the 44,943 counted in the 2000 census.
West Orange is both an inner-ring suburb of New Jersey's largest city, Newark, and a commuter suburb of New York City; it is approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Manhattan. West Orange was home to the inventor Thomas Edison, who also maintained a laboratory and workshop in town.
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Living in West Orange
- Median household income
- $129,753
- Median home value
- $557,300
- Median rent
- $1,897/mo
- Median age
- 41
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West Orange had 48,843 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,843 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,069 per sq mi (1,571 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Orange at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 48,843 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.00 sq mi (31.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7858° N, 74.2651° W |
| ZIP codes | 07052, 07050, 07079 |
| Official website | westorange.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401379800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Orange
- Llewellyn Park1.3 mi E
- Pleasantdale1.4 mi N
- City of Orange2.0 mi SE
- South Orange2.6 mi S
- Essex Fells3.0 mi N
- East Orange3.1 mi SE
- Watsessing3.3 mi E
- Livingston3.3 mi W
- Roseland3.4 mi NW
- Glen Ridge3.4 mi NE
- Verona3.5 mi N
- Maplewood3.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Orange
What county is West Orange in?
West Orange is in Essex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of West Orange, NJ?
48,843 people lived in West Orange at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Orange, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07052. Other ZIP codes: 07050, 07079.
What is the elevation of West Orange?
443 feet (135 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Orange?
Llewellyn Park (1.3 mi), Pleasantdale (1.4 mi), City of Orange (2.0 mi), South Orange (2.6 mi), Essex Fells (3.0 mi).
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