Wayne, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07470
Passaic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 54,717
- 889/sq mi High-density area
- $153,056
- Median income Above-median income area
- $612,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wayne pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 889
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07470 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 07470 (Wayne, NJ) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.5 in 2023 to 226.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07470 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey, with 54,717 residents across 61.6 square miles, a density of 889 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07470 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,056 (25% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,370. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $612,700 (19% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,164.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07470 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 07470
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wayne, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$64,370
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07470 ranks nationally
Wayne, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$153,056 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US 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
18,938housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 07470 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07470
Wayne (07470)
54,717 residents
- 07508
Haledon (07508)
22,600 residents
- 07522 20,883
Paterson (07522)
20,883 residents
- 07506 18,791
Hawthorne (07506)
18,791 residents
- 07502 15,406
Paterson (07502)
15,406 residents
- 07436 12,754
Oakland (07436)
12,754 residents
- 07442 11,097
Pompton Lakes (07442)
11,097 residents
- 07444 11,046
Pompton Plains (07444)
11,046 residents
- 07512 10,804
Totowa (07512)
10,804 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07470 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07470 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
- 07470
Wayne (07470)
$153,056 median income
- 07440
Pequannock (07440)
$147,188 median income
- 07442
Pompton Lakes (07442)
$124,454 median income
- 07035
Lincoln Park (07035)
$123,234 median income
- 07444
Pompton Plains (07444)
$117,959 median income
- 07512
Totowa (07512)
$113,563 median income
- 07506
Hawthorne (07506)
$110,237 median income
- 07508
Haledon (07508)
$95,806 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07470 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07470, 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 (54,717 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 07470 in?
ZIP code 07470 (Wayne) 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 07470?
ZIP code 07470 in Wayne, NJ has a population of 54,717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07470?
The median household income in ZIP 07470 is $153,056, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07470?
The median home value in ZIP 07470 is $612,700, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07470 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07470?
ZIP code 07470 has 2,061 business establishments employing approximately 32,158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07470?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07470 are: Health care and social assistance (278), Retail trade (276), Finance and insurance (206). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07470?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07470 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 07470?
In ZIP code 07470, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.9% 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 07470?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07470 is 28.6 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 07470?
In ZIP code 07470, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07470 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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