Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 61% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8,483 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 117,828 (37.3%) |
| Some College | 26,940 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 37,837 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 19,592 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 105,406 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,936 ▲ 18% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $415,760 ▲ 49% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,647/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 190,006 |
| Vacant Units | 7,868 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Passaic County is located in New Jersey and encompasses 38 ZIP codes spanning 17 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 528,174 residents. With a median age of 38.56, it is a middle-aged county.
Passaic County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $89,936 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.9%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Passaic County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $415,760 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,647.
The residents of Passaic County are racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 42.8%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Passaic County, NJ is a middle-income area in New Jersey. The 38 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07403 | Bloomingdale | 7,644 | $126,825 | $396,600 | $1,773 | 4.3% | 44.8% |
| 07011 | Clifton | 38,817 | $73,589 | $403,200 | $1,613 | 6.1% | 31.0% |
| 07012 | Clifton | 15,153 | $100,341 | $459,300 | $1,695 | 4.7% | 52.6% |
| 07013 | Clifton | 29,419 | $119,291 | $462,700 | $1,696 | 7.0% | 49.0% |
| 07014 | Clifton | 4,867 | $138,222 | $413,400 | $1,912 | 16.6% | 63.0% |
| 07508 | Haledon | 23,611 | $94,611 | $444,600 | $1,749 | 5.7% | 36.4% |
| 07420 | Haskell | 5,235 | $106,915 | $344,700 | $1,788 | 3.9% | 39.4% |
| 07506 | Hawthorne | 19,472 | $118,093 | $499,200 | $1,828 | 5.0% | 53.9% |
| 07421 | Hewitt | 7,660 | $132,419 | $375,500 | $2,221 | 13.0% | 42.9% |
| 07424 | Little Falls | 27,475 | $104,122 | $477,300 | $1,771 | 6.3% | 49.7% |
| 07435 | Newfoundland | 2,430 | $143,191 | $465,200 | $2,091 | 9.3% | 50.7% |
| 07438 | Oak Ridge | 11,045 | $119,594 | $417,800 | $1,335 | 5.2% | 49.3% |
| 07055 | Passaic | 69,651 | $56,780 | $406,500 | $1,392 | 11.3% | 26.9% |
| 07501 | Paterson | 35,321 | $40,699 | $304,400 | $1,442 | 6.3% | 15.0% |
| 07502 | Paterson | 17,488 | $68,649 | $347,200 | $1,492 | 16.7% | 27.4% |
| 07503 | Paterson | 19,567 | $60,295 | $314,900 | $1,605 | 7.5% | 21.2% |
| 07504 | Paterson | 13,485 | $67,269 | $369,600 | $1,426 | 10.5% | 26.0% |
| 07505 | Paterson | 4,617 | $33,311 | — | $1,113 | 24.1% | 19.8% |
| 07513 | Paterson | 10,961 | $64,320 | $387,400 | $1,606 | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| 07514 | Paterson | 18,912 | $65,492 | $314,400 | $1,472 | 7.2% | 20.1% |
| 07522 | Paterson | 22,599 | $48,002 | $264,000 | $1,458 | 14.2% | 20.5% |
| 07524 | Paterson | 14,676 | $50,033 | $360,200 | $1,386 | 10.8% | 19.8% |
| 07442 | Pompton Lakes | 11,010 | $119,038 | $411,100 | $1,822 | 3.9% | 48.4% |
| 07456 | Ringwood | 11,600 | $142,529 | $434,800 | $1,934 | 5.7% | 56.0% |
| 07512 | Totowa | 10,919 | $114,177 | $507,700 | $1,703 | 4.5% | 44.8% |
| 07465 | Wanaque | 5,969 | $113,673 | $381,900 | $2,008 | 4.2% | 56.4% |
| 07470 | Wayne | 54,131 | $151,561 | $596,700 | $2,126 | 5.0% | 63.4% |
| 07480 | West Milford | 14,440 | $114,056 | $362,200 | $1,433 | 4.9% | 49.3% |