City

Wanaque, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Passaic County  ·  New Jersey

👥5,969Population
💰$113,673Median HH Income▲ 49% above avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$381,900Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓56.4%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 10.8%Black: 1.3%Asian: 2.9%Other: 1.8%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic10.8%
Black1.3%
Asian2.9%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads56.4% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,264 (29%)
Some College167 (3.8%)
Associates461 (10.6%)
Bachelors423 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree2,036 (46.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 3.8%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 46.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College3.8%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate46.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
65%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,673 ▲ 49% above avg
Median Home Value$381,900 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,008/mo
Total Housing Units2,594
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Wanaque, NJ

Wanaque is a city in New Jersey, located in Passaic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,969 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Wanaque is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,673 is above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wanaque is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $381,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,008 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wanaque is well-educated. 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wanaque
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07465 5,969 $113,673 $381,900 $2,008 4.2% 56.4% 84.4%