City

Hewitt, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Passaic County  ·  New Jersey

👥7,660Population
💰$132,419Median HH Income▲ 74% above avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$375,500Median Home Value▲ 35% above avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊13.0%Unemployment▲ 166% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic8.8%
Black0.7%
Asian1.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
39%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment13.0% ▲ 166% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0%)
HS Graduate2,115 (37.2%)
Some College419 (7.4%)
Associates711 (12.5%)
Bachelors303 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree2,136 (37.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 37.6%Edu
HS Grad37.2%
Some College7.4%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate37.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$132,419 ▲ 74% above avg
Median Home Value$375,500 ▲ 35% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,221/mo
Total Housing Units3,257
Vacant Units257

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
59%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Hewitt, NJ

Hewitt is a city in New Jersey, located in Passaic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,660 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Hewitt is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $132,419 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hewitt is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $375,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,221 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hewitt is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.86%).

Hewitt, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Hewitt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07421 7,660 $132,419 $375,500 $2,221 13.0% 42.9% 89.9%