City

Pompton Lakes, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Passaic County  ·  New Jersey

👥11,010Population
💰$119,038Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$411,100Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg
🎓48.4%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.9%Hispanic: 18.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 6.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White70.9%
Hispanic18.9%
Black0.8%
Asian6.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads48.4% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,302 (31%)
Some College704 (9.5%)
Associates763 (10.3%)
Bachelors497 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree3,091 (41.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 41.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College9.5%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate41.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,038 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$411,100 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,822/mo
Total Housing Units4,235
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About Pompton Lakes, NJ

Pompton Lakes is a city in New Jersey, located in Passaic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,010 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Pompton Lakes is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,038 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pompton Lakes is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $411,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,822 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pompton Lakes is well-educated. 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pompton Lakes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07442 11,010 $119,038 $411,100 $1,822 3.9% 48.4% 79.6%