ZIP Code 07424

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Little Falls · Passaic County · New Jersey

Population
26,222

1,773/sq mi

Median income
$105,050

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$487,600

▲ 75% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.2%

Median age 41

Land area
14.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 07424 in Little Falls, New Jersey has a population of 26,222. The median household income is $105,050, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $487,600, 75% above the US average. 46.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07424 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.8 square miles in Little Falls, Passaic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 26,222 residents, producing a population density of 1,773 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 07424 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07424 sits at $105,050 (14% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $51,308. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $487,600 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,841 per month, and 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07424 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Passaic County, so you can benchmark 07424 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 07424

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07424.

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 07424, Little Falls, 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

26,222

Population

14.8

Area (sq mi)

1,773

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07424?

41.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

24.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.2%
African American 4.6%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%

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?

$105,050

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$51,308

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 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 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,308

Total Housing Units

10,913

Occupied Units

395

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$487,600

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,841

Median Rent

1962

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07424 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 178
2021 +9.8% 195
2022 +13.2% 221
2023 +12.3% 248
2024 +4.3% 259

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 802 business establishments in ZIP 07424, employing approximately 10,063 people with a combined annual payroll of $686,035,000.

802

Businesses

10,063

Employees

$686.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 111 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 98 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 11.8%
Construction 81 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 80 10.0%
Retail trade 74 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 6.5%
Wholesale trade 48 6.0%
Finance and insurance 34 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 3.7%
Manufacturing 29 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 28 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.0%
Information 13 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.9%
Educational services 5 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
07512 Totowa, NJ 10,804 1.6 mi
07043 Montclair, NJ 12,138 2.7 mi
07502 Paterson, NJ 15,406 2.5 mi
07013 Clifton, NJ 27,051 2.0 mi
07009 Cedar Grove, NJ 12,411 2.2 mi
07501 Paterson, NJ 33,543 2.7 mi
07503 Paterson, NJ 18,723 2.9 mi
07011 Clifton, NJ 39,710 3.2 mi
07505 Paterson, NJ 2,256 2.9 mi
07522 Paterson, NJ 20,883 3.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07424 in?
ZIP code 07424 (Little Falls) 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 07424?
ZIP code 07424 in Little Falls, NJ has a population of 26,222 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07424?
The median household income in ZIP 07424 is $105,050, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07424?
The median home value in ZIP 07424 is $487,600, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07424?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07424 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07424?
ZIP code 07424 has 802 business establishments employing approximately 10,063 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07424?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07424 are: Health care and social assistance (111), Other services (except public administration) (98), Professional, scientific, and technical services (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07424?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07424 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 07424?
In ZIP code 07424, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 07424?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07424 is 24.3 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 07424?
In ZIP code 07424, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07424?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07424 is 3.4% 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 Little Falls, 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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