City

Wayne, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Passaic County  ·  New Jersey

👥54,131Population
💰$151,561Median HH Income▲ 99% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$596,700Median Home Value▲ 114% above avg
🎓63.4%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.5%Hispanic: 12.5%Black: 2.8%Asian: 8.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White72.5%
Hispanic12.5%
Black2.8%
Asian8.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads63.4% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma307 (0.9%)
HS Graduate7,590 (21.6%)
Some College1,964 (5.6%)
Associates2,982 (8.5%)
Bachelors2,182 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree20,056 (57.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 57.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College5.6%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate57.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
69%

Financials

Median HH Income$151,561 ▲ 99% above avg
Median Home Value$596,700 ▲ 114% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,126/mo
Total Housing Units19,396
Vacant Units699

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Wayne, NJ

Wayne is a city in New Jersey, located in Passaic County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 54,131 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Wayne is a affluent community. The median household income of $151,561 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wayne is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $596,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,126 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wayne is highly educated. 63.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.45%).

Wayne, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Wayne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07470 54,131 $151,561 $596,700 $2,126 5.0% 63.4% 78.6%

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