Hewitt, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07421
Passaic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,439
- 111/sq mi High-density area
- $129,800
- Median income Above-median income area
- $420,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hewitt pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 111
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07421 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 07421 (Hewitt, NJ) rose +36.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.4 in 2023 to 293.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07421 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hewitt, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 7,439 residents across 67.0 square miles, a density of 111 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07421 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,800 (6% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,774. Unemployment is 12.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $420,000 (19% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $2,166; owner occupancy is 88.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 50 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07421 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 07421
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hewitt, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07421.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Retail trade 16
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 15
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 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 07421, Hewitt, 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
7,439
Population
67.0
Area (sq mi)
111
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07421?
46.0
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
11.9%
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?
$129,800
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$70,774
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
50.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07421 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Hewitt, 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)
$129,800 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
3,076housing units
3,076
Total Housing Units
2,780
Occupied Units
296
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$420,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$2,166
Median Rent
1967
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
+36.3%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07421 have increased 36.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 166 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 187 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 215 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 215 |
| 2024 | +36.3% | 294 |
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 143 business establishments in ZIP 07421, employing approximately 580 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,361,000.
143
Businesses
580
Employees
$31.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 31.5% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.5% |
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 07421 vs 10979 →
ZIP 07421 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10990
Warwick (10990)
20,631 residents
- 07480
West Milford (07480)
16,122 residents
- 07456
Ringwood (07456)
12,211 residents
- 07403 7,603
Bloomingdale (07403)
7,603 residents
- 07421 7,439
Hewitt (07421)
7,439 residents
- 07462 6,885
Vernon (07462)
6,885 residents
- 07422 6,616
Highland Lakes (07422)
6,616 residents
- 07465 6,244
Wanaque (07465)
6,244 residents
- 10925 4,539
Greenwood Lake (10925)
4,539 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07421 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07421 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07456
Ringwood (07456)
$152,414 median income
- 10987
Tuxedo Park (10987)
$152,031 median income
- 07480
West Milford (07480)
$132,676 median income
- 07421
Hewitt (07421)
$129,800 median income
- 07403
Bloomingdale (07403)
$128,010 median income
- 10990
Warwick (10990)
$125,870 median income
- 07465
Wanaque (07465)
$115,159 median income
- 07422
Highland Lakes (07422)
$108,722 median income
- 07462
Vernon (07462)
$95,945 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07421 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10979 | Sterling Forest, NY | 234 | 2.8 mi |
| 07480 | West Milford, NJ | 16,122 | 5.5 mi |
| 10990 | Warwick, NY | 20,631 | 6.8 mi |
| 07422 | Highland Lakes, NJ | 6,616 | 4.6 mi |
| 10925 | Greenwood Lake, NY | 4,539 | 4.4 mi |
| 07456 | Ringwood, NJ | 12,211 | 6.2 mi |
| 07462 | Vernon, NJ | 6,885 | 6.9 mi |
| 10987 | Tuxedo Park, NY | 3,395 | 7.3 mi |
| 07403 | Bloomingdale, NJ | 7,603 | 10.1 mi |
| 07465 | Wanaque, NJ | 6,244 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07421, 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 (7,439 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 07421 in?
ZIP code 07421 (Hewitt) 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 07421?
ZIP code 07421 in Hewitt, NJ has a population of 7,439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07421?
The median household income in ZIP 07421 is $129,800, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07421?
The median home value in ZIP 07421 is $420,000, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07421 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07421?
ZIP code 07421 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07421 are: Construction (45), Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07421?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07421 increased by 36.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 07421?
In ZIP code 07421, 76.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% 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 07421?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07421 is 50.4 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 07421?
In ZIP code 07421, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07421 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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