Ringwood, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07456
Passaic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,211
- 184/sq mi High-density area
- $152,414
- Median income Above-median income area
- $449,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ringwood pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 184
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07456 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 07456 (Ringwood, NJ) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.0 in 2023 to 232.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07456 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ringwood, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 12,211 residents across 66.2 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07456 skews affluent, with a median household income of $152,414 (25% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,461. The poverty rate is 2.5%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $449,800 (13% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,750; 96.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07456 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 07456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ringwood, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07456.
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 21
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 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 07456, Ringwood, 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
12,211
Population
66.2
Area (sq mi)
184
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07456?
42.6
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
9.0%
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?
$152,414
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$64,461
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07456 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Ringwood, 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)
$152,414 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
4,252housing units
4,252
Total Housing Units
4,186
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$449,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,750
Median Rent
1964
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07456 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 159 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 174 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 199 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 221 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 232 |
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 249 business establishments in ZIP 07456, employing approximately 1,620 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,896,000.
249
Businesses
1,620
Employees
$91.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 53 | 21.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 8.4% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 6.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 07456 vs 07465 →
ZIP 07456 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07430
Mahwah (07430)
25,890 residents
- 07480
West Milford (07480)
16,122 residents
- 07436
Oakland (07436)
12,754 residents
- 07456
Ringwood (07456)
12,211 residents
- 07442
Pompton Lakes (07442)
11,097 residents
- 07465 6,244
Wanaque (07465)
6,244 residents
- 07420 4,942
Haskell (07420)
4,942 residents
- 10925 4,539
Greenwood Lake (10925)
4,539 residents
- 10987 3,395
Tuxedo Park (10987)
3,395 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07456 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07436
Oakland (07436)
$161,971 median income
- 07456
Ringwood (07456)
$152,414 median income
- 10987
Tuxedo Park (10987)
$152,031 median income
- 07480
West Milford (07480)
$132,676 median income
- 07430
Mahwah (07430)
$131,327 median income
- 07442
Pompton Lakes (07442)
$124,454 median income
- 07465
Wanaque (07465)
$115,159 median income
- 07420
Haskell (07420)
$109,278 median income
- 10925
Greenwood Lake (10925)
$80,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07456 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07465 | Wanaque, NJ | 6,244 | 4.0 mi |
| 07420 | Haskell, NJ | 4,942 | 5.3 mi |
| 07436 | Oakland, NJ | 12,754 | 5.5 mi |
| 07495 | Mahwah, NJ | 0 | 5.8 mi |
| 07430 | Mahwah, NJ | 25,890 | 5.0 mi |
| 07442 | Pompton Lakes, NJ | 11,097 | 7.2 mi |
| 10979 | Sterling Forest, NY | 234 | 5.7 mi |
| 07480 | West Milford, NJ | 16,122 | 5.5 mi |
| 10925 | Greenwood Lake, NY | 4,539 | 7.3 mi |
| 10987 | Tuxedo Park, NY | 3,395 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07456, 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 (12,211 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 07456 in?
ZIP code 07456 (Ringwood) 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 07456?
ZIP code 07456 in Ringwood, NJ has a population of 12,211 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07456?
The median household income in ZIP 07456 is $152,414, which is 100% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07456?
The median home value in ZIP 07456 is $449,800, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07456 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07456?
ZIP code 07456 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 1,620 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07456?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07456 are: Construction (53), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (30), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07456?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07456 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 07456?
In ZIP code 07456, 75.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% 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 07456?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07456 is 32.1 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 07456?
In ZIP code 07456, approximately 96.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07456 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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