| ZIP Code | 07512 |
|---|---|
| City | Totowa |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Passaic County |
| Area Code | 973 |
| Elevation | 245 ft |
| Latitude | 40.903415 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.219779 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 3.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.8% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 128 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,176 (29.8%) |
| Some College | 622 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 1,103 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 474 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,789 (38.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,177 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $507,700 ▲ 82% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,703/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,002 |
| Vacant Units | 110 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,002 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 110 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 07512 is located in Totowa, New Jersey, within Passaic County. With a population of 10,919, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 07512 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,177 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07512 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $507,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,703 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 07512 is majority White (63.06%). Residents are well-educated — 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.8%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07512 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 07512 in Totowa, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,919 residents, a median household income of $114,177, and a median home value of $507,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.