ZIP Code 07470
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Wayne · Passaic County · New Jersey
- Population
- 54,717
- Median income
- $153,056
- Median home value
- $612,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.9%
- Land area
- 61.6 sq mi
889/sq mi
▲ 101% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 120% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
New York
ZIP code 07470 in Wayne, New Jersey has a population of 54,717. The median household income is $153,056, which is 101% above the national average. Median home value is $612,700, 120% above the US average. 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07470 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.6 square miles in Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 54,717 residents, producing a population density of 889 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07470 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07470 sits at $153,056 (25% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $64,370. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $612,700 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $2,164 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07470 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Passaic County, so you can benchmark 07470 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07470
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07470.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
278 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
276 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
206 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
204 establishments
- Construction
Construction
197 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07470, Wayne, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
54,717
Population
61.6
Area (sq mi)
889
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07470?
40.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
19.9%
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?
$153,056
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$64,370
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
18,938
Total Housing Units
18,341
Occupied Units
597
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$612,700
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$2,164
Median Rent
1967
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07470 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 157 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 172 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 194 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 210 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 227 |
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 2,061 business establishments in ZIP 07470, employing approximately 32,158 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,177,329,000.
2,061
Businesses
32,158
Employees
$2.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 278 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 276 | 13.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 206 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 204 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 197 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 177 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 154 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 151 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 92 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 57 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 2.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 45 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 30 | 1.5% |
| Information | 28 | 1.4% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.1% |
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 07470 vs 07440 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07440 | Pequannock, NJ | 4,494 | 2.5 mi |
| 07508 | Haledon, NJ | 22,600 | 3.2 mi |
| 07512 | Totowa, NJ | 10,804 | 3.3 mi |
| 07502 | Paterson, NJ | 15,406 | 3.4 mi |
| 07444 | Pompton Plains, NJ | 11,046 | 3.5 mi |
| 07035 | Lincoln Park, NJ | 10,607 | 3.5 mi |
| 07436 | Oakland, NJ | 12,754 | 5.8 mi |
| 07522 | Paterson, NJ | 20,883 | 3.8 mi |
| 07442 | Pompton Lakes, NJ | 11,097 | 4.3 mi |
| 07506 | Hawthorne, NJ | 18,791 | 4.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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