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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
$152,414
Median income
$449,800
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $64,461. Local economic indicators show a 2.5% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $449,800 (13% below the state average), median rent at $1,750 a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.2%.

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. To put 07456 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Passaic County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 07456?

42.6

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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

$64,461

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07456 ranks nationally

Ringwood, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$152,414 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,252

Total Housing Units

4,186

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.2%
Renter 3.8%

$449,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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

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ZIP 07456 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 07456 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 07456 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 07456 ranks #2 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
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

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Pop: 69,816
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Pop: 54,717
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Pop: 39,710
07501 standard
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Pop: 33,543
07013 standard
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Pop: 27,051
07424 standard
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Pop: 26,222

Related Areas

Passaic County Ringwood, NJ New Jersey

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.

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