Passaic, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07055
Passaic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 69,816
- 8,592/sq mi High-density area
- $55,371
- Median income Below-median income area
- $429,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Passaic pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8,592
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07055 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 07055 (Passaic, NJ) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.3 in 2023 to 291.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07055 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, with 69,816 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 8,592 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07055 reports a modest median household income of $55,371 (55% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,489. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $429,900 (17% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,465; owner occupancy is 23.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07055 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 07055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Passaic, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07055.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
256 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
164 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
107 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 07055, Passaic, 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
69,816
Population
8.1
Area (sq mi)
8,592
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07055?
31.9
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
41.4%
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?
$55,371
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$24,489
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07055 ranks nationally
Passaic, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$55,371 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
21,693housing units
21,693
Total Housing Units
21,151
Occupied Units
542
Vacant Units
3.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,900
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,465
Median Rent
1938
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07055 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 225 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 237 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 262 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 288 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 292 |
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 1,371 business establishments in ZIP 07055, employing approximately 12,488 people with a combined annual payroll of $551,733,000.
1,371
Businesses
12,488
Employees
$551.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 256 | 18.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 164 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 148 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 107 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 95 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 91 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 80 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 67 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 2.8% |
| Information | 20 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.0% |
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 07055 vs 07057 →
ZIP 07055 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
- 07011
Clifton (07011)
39,710 residents
- 07026
Garfield (07026)
30,555 residents
- 07013 27,051
Clifton (07013)
27,051 residents
- 07407 19,403
Elmwood Park (07407)
19,403 residents
- 07070 18,061
Rutherford (07070)
18,061 residents
- 07604 11,842
Hasbrouck Heights (07604)
11,842 residents
- 07012 11,703
Clifton (07012)
11,703 residents
- 07057 11,335
Wallington (07057)
11,335 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07055 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07070
Rutherford (07070)
$143,153 median income
- 07075
Wood Ridge (07075)
$136,108 median income
- 07604
Hasbrouck Heights (07604)
$123,734 median income
- 07014
Clifton (07014)
$119,545 median income
- 07013
Clifton (07013)
$116,273 median income
- 07407
Elmwood Park (07407)
$101,740 median income
- 07012
Clifton (07012)
$101,737 median income
- 07057
Wallington (07057)
$85,862 median income
- 07026
Garfield (07026)
$79,700 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07055 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07057 | Wallington, NJ | 11,335 | 1.2 mi |
| 07014 | Clifton, NJ | 5,184 | 1.8 mi |
| 07011 | Clifton, NJ | 39,710 | 1.7 mi |
| 07026 | Garfield, NJ | 30,555 | 1.8 mi |
| 07012 | Clifton, NJ | 11,703 | 1.8 mi |
| 07075 | Wood Ridge, NJ | 7,626 | 2.2 mi |
| 07407 | Elmwood Park, NJ | 19,403 | 3.3 mi |
| 07013 | Clifton, NJ | 27,051 | 2.5 mi |
| 07604 | Hasbrouck Heights, NJ | 11,842 | 2.8 mi |
| 07070 | Rutherford, NJ | 18,061 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07055, 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 (69,816 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 07055 in?
ZIP code 07055 (Passaic) 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 07055?
ZIP code 07055 in Passaic, NJ has a population of 69,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07055?
The median household income in ZIP 07055 is $55,371, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07055?
The median home value in ZIP 07055 is $429,900, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07055 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07055?
ZIP code 07055 has 1,371 business establishments employing approximately 12,488 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07055 are: Retail trade (256), Other services (except public administration) (164), Accommodation and food services (148). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07055?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07055 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 07055?
In ZIP code 07055, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 07055?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07055 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07055?
In ZIP code 07055, approximately 23.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07055 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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