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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
$101,737
Median income
$483,800
Median home value
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $52,382. Poverty here runs at 4.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $483,800 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,759 monthly, and 56.9% of units 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. To put 07012 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Passaic County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 07012?

38.5

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

21.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.4%
African American 4.9%
Asian 10.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%

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

$52,382

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07012 ranks nationally

Clifton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,737 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,648

Total Housing Units

5,595

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.9%
Renter 43.1%

$483,800

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07012 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Passaic County

07055 standard
Passaic, NJ
Pop: 69,816
07470 standard
Wayne, NJ
Pop: 54,717
07011 standard
Clifton, NJ
Pop: 39,710
07501 standard
Paterson, NJ
Pop: 33,543
07013 standard
Clifton, NJ
Pop: 27,051
07424 standard
Little Falls, NJ
Pop: 26,222

Related Areas

Passaic County Clifton, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.