ZIP Code 07012

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Clifton · Passaic County · New Jersey

Population
11,703

2,152/sq mi

Median income
$101,737

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$483,800

▲ 74% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.6%

Median age 38.5

Land area
5.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 07012 in Clifton, New Jersey has a population of 11,703. The median household income is $101,737, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $483,800, 74% above the US average. 46.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.4 square miles in Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 11,703 residents, producing a population density of 2,152 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07012 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07012 sits at $101,737 (17% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $52,382. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $483,800 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,759 per month, and 56.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Passaic County, so you can benchmark 07012 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07012

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,703

Population

5.4

Area (sq mi)

2,152

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Clifton, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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