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Clifton, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07014

Passaic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,184
1,438/sq mi
$119,545
Median income
$462,400
Median home value
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clifton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,438
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07014 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07014 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 5,184 residents across 3.6 square miles, a density of 1,438 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07014 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,545 (2% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $59,304. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $462,400 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $2,525 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07014, plus 6 more within Passaic County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 07014

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clifton, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07014.

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 07014, 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

5,184

Population

3.6

Area (sq mi)

1,438

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07014?

37.8

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 54.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 11.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%

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?

$119,545

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$59,304

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07014 ranks nationally

Clifton, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$119,545 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,085

Total Housing Units

1,916

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$462,400

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$2,525

Median Rent

1958

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

+20.4%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07014 have increased 20.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 211
2021 +9.0% 230
2022 +11.1% 256
2023 +2.2% 261
2024 +20.4% 315

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 235 business establishments in ZIP 07014, employing approximately 6,274 people with a combined annual payroll of $552,932,000.

235

Businesses

6,274

Employees

$552.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 43 18.3%
Manufacturing 28 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 23 9.8%
Wholesale trade 22 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 18 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 16 6.8%
Construction 14 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.7%
Finance and insurance 8 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.0%
Educational services 4 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%
Information 3 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.3%

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 07014 vs 07055 →

ZIP 07014 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 07014 ranks #0 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 07014 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 07014 ranks #3 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
07055 Passaic, NJ 69,816 1.8 mi
07110 Nutley, NJ 28,351 1.4 mi
07012 Clifton, NJ 11,703 1.7 mi
07070 Rutherford, NJ 18,061 1.7 mi
07057 Wallington, NJ 11,335 2.1 mi
07031 North Arlington, NJ 15,392 3.1 mi
07011 Clifton, NJ 39,710 3.3 mi
07071 Lyndhurst, NJ 20,554 2.8 mi
07109 Belleville, NJ 35,897 2.9 mi
07073 East Rutherford, NJ 8,913 2.8 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 07014 in? ▼
ZIP code 07014 (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 07014? ▼
ZIP code 07014 in Clifton, NJ has a population of 5,184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07014? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07014 is $119,545, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07014? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07014 is $462,400, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07014? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07014 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07014? ▼
ZIP code 07014 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 6,274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07014? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07014 are: Retail trade (43), Manufacturing (28), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07014? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07014 increased by 20.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 07014? ▼
In ZIP code 07014, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% 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 07014? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07014 is 28.6 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 07014? ▼
In ZIP code 07014, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07014? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07014 is 7.2% 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.