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Wanaque, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07465

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

6,244
302/sq mi
$115,159
Median income
$419,700
Median home value
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
302
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07465 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07465 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wanaque, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 6,244 residents across 20.7 square miles, a density of 302 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07465 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,159 (6% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $58,133. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $419,700 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,990 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Passaic County, so you can benchmark 07465 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 07465

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wanaque, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07465.

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 07465, Wanaque, 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

6,244

Population

20.7

Area (sq mi)

302

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07465?

50.9

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$115,159

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$58,133

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07465 ranks nationally

Wanaque, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,159 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 76.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,608

Total Housing Units

2,566

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$419,700

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,990

Median Rent

1974

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

+17.1%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07465 have increased 17.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.8% 163
2021 +12.1% 183
2022 +10.4% 202
2023 +9.3% 220
2024 +17.1% 258

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 60 business establishments in ZIP 07465, employing approximately 266 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,335,000.

60

Businesses

266

Employees

$9.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 18.3%
Construction 10 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 11.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.3%
Wholesale trade 3 5.0%

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 07465 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 07465 ranks #8 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 07465 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 07465 ranks #9 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
07420 Haskell, NJ 4,942 1.3 mi
07442 Pompton Lakes, NJ 11,097 3.4 mi
07403 Bloomingdale, NJ 7,603 2.7 mi
07457 Riverdale, NJ 3,559 4.1 mi
07436 Oakland, NJ 12,754 3.3 mi
07456 Ringwood, NJ 12,211 4.0 mi
07444 Pompton Plains, NJ 11,046 5.8 mi
07440 Pequannock, NJ 4,494 7.2 mi
07480 West Milford, NJ 16,122 4.9 mi
07417 Franklin Lakes, NJ 10,580 5.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Passaic County

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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
07424 standard
Little Falls, NJ
Pop: 26,222

Related Areas

Passaic County Wanaque, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07465 in? ▼
ZIP code 07465 (Wanaque) 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 07465? ▼
ZIP code 07465 in Wanaque, NJ has a population of 6,244 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07465? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07465 is $115,159, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07465? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07465 is $419,700, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07465? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07465 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07465? ▼
ZIP code 07465 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 266 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07465? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07465 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07465? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07465 increased by 17.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 07465? ▼
In ZIP code 07465, 76.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% 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 07465? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07465 is 35.9 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 07465? ▼
In ZIP code 07465, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07465? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07465 is 3.3% 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.