City

Clifton, NJ

5 ZIP codes  ·  Passaic County  ·  New Jersey

👥88,256Population
💰$96,981Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$433,228Median Home Value▲ 55% above avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.2%Hispanic: 39.5%Black: 3.6%Asian: 7.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White46.2%
Hispanic39.5%
Black3.6%
Asian7.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma1,647 (2.7%)
HS Graduate19,833 (32.9%)
Some College5,464 (9.1%)
Associates7,542 (12.5%)
Bachelors4,026 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree21,779 (36.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 36.1%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College9.1%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate36.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.8%Renter: 42.2%Tenure
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
55%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,981 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$433,228 ▲ 55% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,671/mo
Total Housing Units33,850
Vacant Units1,167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Clifton, NJ

Clifton is a city in New Jersey, located in Passaic County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 88,256 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.76 years.

Economically, Clifton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,980 is above the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Clifton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $433,228, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,671 per month.

The population of Clifton is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.2%.

Clifton, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Clifton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07011 38,817 $73,589 $403,200 $1,613 6.1% 31.0% 45.2%
07012 15,153 $100,341 $459,300 $1,695 4.7% 52.6% 55.2%
07013 29,419 $119,291 $462,700 $1,696 7.0% 49.0% 73.3%
07014 4,867 $138,222 $413,400 $1,912 16.6% 63.0% 73.1%

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