West Milford, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07480
Passaic County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,122
- 187/sq mi High-density area
- $132,676
- Median income Above-median income area
- $379,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Milford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 187
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07480 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 07480 (West Milford, NJ) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.4 in 2023 to 233.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07480 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 16,122 residents across 86.4 square miles, a density of 187 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07480 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,676 (9% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,973. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 3.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $379,900 (26% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,484; owner occupancy is 89.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07480 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 07480
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Milford, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07480.
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 28
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Retail trade 26
Retail trade
26 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 07480, West Milford, 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
16,122
Population
86.4
Area (sq mi)
187
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07480?
47.2
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
12.6%
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?
$132,676
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$55,973
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
36.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07480 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
West Milford, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$132,676 Top 32% higher than 68% of 565 New Jersey 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
5,979housing units
5,979
Total Housing Units
5,706
Occupied Units
273
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,900
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,484
Median Rent
1968
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07480 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 156 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 178 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 199 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 216 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 233 |
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 299 business establishments in ZIP 07480, employing approximately 1,592 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,909,000.
299
Businesses
1,592
Employees
$67.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 71 | 23.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
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 07480 vs 07421 →
ZIP 07480 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07405
Butler (07405)
17,701 residents
- 07480
West Milford (07480)
16,122 residents
- 07456
Ringwood (07456)
12,211 residents
- 07403
Bloomingdale (07403)
7,603 residents
- 07421
Hewitt (07421)
7,439 residents
- 07465 6,244
Wanaque (07465)
6,244 residents
- 07420 4,942
Haskell (07420)
4,942 residents
- 07457 3,559
Riverdale (07457)
3,559 residents
- 07460 3,457
Stockholm (07460)
3,457 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07480 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07480 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07456
Ringwood (07456)
$152,414 median income
- 07435
Newfoundland (07435)
$145,342 median income
- 07460
Stockholm (07460)
$145,081 median income
- 07405
Butler (07405)
$135,169 median income
- 07480
West Milford (07480)
$132,676 median income
- 07421
Hewitt (07421)
$129,800 median income
- 07403
Bloomingdale (07403)
$128,010 median income
- 07465
Wanaque (07465)
$115,159 median income
- 07420
Haskell (07420)
$109,278 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07480 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07421 | Hewitt, NJ | 7,439 | 5.5 mi |
| 07405 | Butler, NJ | 17,701 | 7.0 mi |
| 07403 | Bloomingdale, NJ | 7,603 | 5.2 mi |
| 07465 | Wanaque, NJ | 6,244 | 4.9 mi |
| 07456 | Ringwood, NJ | 12,211 | 5.5 mi |
| 07435 | Newfoundland, NJ | 2,405 | 5.2 mi |
| 07420 | Haskell, NJ | 4,942 | 5.5 mi |
| 07460 | Stockholm, NJ | 3,457 | 6.4 mi |
| 10979 | Sterling Forest, NY | 234 | 7.3 mi |
| 07457 | Riverdale, NJ | 3,559 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07480, 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 (16,122 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 07480 in?
ZIP code 07480 (West Milford) 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 07480?
ZIP code 07480 in West Milford, NJ has a population of 16,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07480?
The median household income in ZIP 07480 is $132,676, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07480?
The median home value in ZIP 07480 is $379,900, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07480?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07480 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07480?
ZIP code 07480 has 299 business establishments employing approximately 1,592 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07480?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07480 are: Construction (71), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (48), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07480?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07480 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 07480?
In ZIP code 07480, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% 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 07480?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07480 is 36.5 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 07480?
In ZIP code 07480, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07480?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07480 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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