Clifton, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07012
Passaic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,703
- 2,152/sq mi High-density area
- $101,737
- Median income Above-median income area
- $483,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clifton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,152
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07012 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07012 (Clifton, NJ) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.6 in 2023 to 289.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07012 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 11,703 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 2,152 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07012 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,737 (17% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,382. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $483,800 (6% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,759; 56.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07012 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 07012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clifton, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07012.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
38 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07012, Clifton, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,703
Population
5.4
Area (sq mi)
2,152
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07012?
38.5
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
21.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$101,737
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$52,382
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07012 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Clifton, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$101,737 37th percentile higher than 37% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,648housing units
5,648
Total Housing Units
5,595
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$483,800
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,759
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07012 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 199 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 218 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 239 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 270 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 290 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 456 business establishments in ZIP 07012, employing approximately 6,960 people with a combined annual payroll of $376,398,000.
456
Businesses
6,960
Employees
$376.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 32 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07012 vs 07110 →
ZIP 07012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07055
Passaic (07055)
69,816 residents
- 07003
Bloomfield (07003)
47,312 residents
- 07011
Clifton (07011)
39,710 residents
- 07109
Belleville (07109)
35,897 residents
- 07110
Nutley (07110)
28,351 residents
- 07013 27,051
Clifton (07013)
27,051 residents
- 07503 18,723
Paterson (07503)
18,723 residents
- 07043 12,138
Montclair (07043)
12,138 residents
- 07012 11,703
Clifton (07012)
11,703 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07012 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07043
Montclair (07043)
$250,000 median income
- 07110
Nutley (07110)
$119,646 median income
- 07014
Clifton (07014)
$119,545 median income
- 07013
Clifton (07013)
$116,273 median income
- 07003
Bloomfield (07003)
$103,663 median income
- 07012
Clifton (07012)
$101,737 median income
- 07109 $90,438
Belleville (07109)
$90,438 median income
- 07057 $85,862
Wallington (07057)
$85,862 median income
- 07011 $74,194
Clifton (07011)
$74,194 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07012 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07110 | Nutley, NJ | 28,351 | 2.0 mi |
| 07013 | Clifton, NJ | 27,051 | 1.6 mi |
| 07014 | Clifton, NJ | 5,184 | 1.7 mi |
| 07055 | Passaic, NJ | 69,816 | 1.8 mi |
| 07043 | Montclair, NJ | 12,138 | 2.1 mi |
| 07011 | Clifton, NJ | 39,710 | 2.3 mi |
| 07109 | Belleville, NJ | 35,897 | 3.6 mi |
| 07503 | Paterson, NJ | 18,723 | 3.5 mi |
| 07057 | Wallington, NJ | 11,335 | 2.8 mi |
| 07003 | Bloomfield, NJ | 47,312 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07012, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,703 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07012 in?
ZIP code 07012 (Clifton) is located in Passaic County, New Jersey. Passaic County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/passaic-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07012?
ZIP code 07012 in Clifton, NJ has a population of 11,703 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07012?
The median household income in ZIP 07012 is $101,737, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07012?
The median home value in ZIP 07012 is $483,800, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07012 is White at 60.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07012?
ZIP code 07012 has 456 business establishments employing approximately 6,960 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07012 are: Health care and social assistance (67), Retail trade (61), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07012 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07012?
In ZIP code 07012, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07012 is 32.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07012?
In ZIP code 07012, approximately 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07012 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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