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 High-density area
- $105,050
- Median income Above-median income area
- $487,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07424 (Little Falls, NJ) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.0 in 2023 to 258.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,308. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $487,600 (6% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,841; 67.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07424 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 07424
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Falls, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07424.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
111 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07424?
41.0
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
24.8%
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?
$105,050
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$51,308
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07424 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Little Falls, 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)
$105,050 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
11,308housing units
11,308
Total Housing Units
10,913
Occupied Units
395
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$487,600
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07424 vs 07512 →
ZIP 07424 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07011
Clifton (07011)
39,710 residents
- 07501
Paterson (07501)
33,543 residents
- 07013
Clifton (07013)
27,051 residents
- 07424
Little Falls (07424)
26,222 residents
- 07522
Paterson (07522)
20,883 residents
- 07503
Paterson (07503)
18,723 residents
- 07502 15,406
Paterson (07502)
15,406 residents
- 07009 12,411
Cedar Grove (07009)
12,411 residents
- 07043 12,138
Montclair (07043)
12,138 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07424 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07424 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07043
Montclair (07043)
$250,000 median income
- 07009
Cedar Grove (07009)
$151,625 median income
- 07013
Clifton (07013)
$116,273 median income
- 07512
Totowa (07512)
$113,563 median income
- 07424
Little Falls (07424)
$105,050 median income
- 07502 $76,790
Paterson (07502)
$76,790 median income
- 07011 $74,194
Clifton (07011)
$74,194 median income
- 07503 $60,443
Paterson (07503)
$60,443 median income
- 07522 $48,058
Paterson (07522)
$48,058 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07424, 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 (26,222 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 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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