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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
$153,056
Median income
$612,700
Median home value
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $64,370. Local economic indicators show a 3.4% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $612,700 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,164 monthly, and 78.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Passaic County, letting you compare 07470 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 07470

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wayne, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07470.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07470?

40.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

19.9%

Foreign-Born

White 73.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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

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

$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 77.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.9%

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

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$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

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ZIP 07470 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 07470 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07470 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 07470 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Passaic County

07055 standard
Passaic, NJ
Pop: 69,816
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
07508 standard
Haledon, NJ
Pop: 22,600

Related Areas

Passaic County Wayne, NJ New Jersey

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.

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