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Little Falls, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07424

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

26,222
1,773/sq mi
$105,050
Median income
$487,600
Median home value
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Little Falls pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,773
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07424 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07424 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Falls, Passaic County, New Jersey, with 26,222 residents across 14.8 square miles, a density of 1,773 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07424 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 07424

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Falls, NJ

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,222

Population

14.8

Area (sq mi)

1,773

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 07424 ranks nationally

Little Falls, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,050 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 07424 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 07424 ranks #4 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 07424 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 07424 ranks #5 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
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

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
07508 standard
Haledon, NJ
Pop: 22,600

Related Areas

Passaic County Little Falls, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.