PlainZIP

Hawthorne, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07506

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

18,791
2,187/sq mi
$110,237
Median income
$533,700
Median home value
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
2,187
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07506 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07506 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hawthorne, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 18,791 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 2,187 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07506 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,237 (10% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $52,062. Poverty here runs at 4.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $533,700 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,830 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 25 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 07506 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 07506

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hawthorne, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07506.

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 07506, Hawthorne, 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

18,791

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

2,187

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07506?

42.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

20.4%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%

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?

$110,237

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$52,062

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07506 ranks nationally

Hawthorne, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,237 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,046

Total Housing Units

7,607

Occupied Units

439

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$533,700

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,830

Median Rent

1953

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

+11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07506 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 174
2021 +8.3% 188
2022 +9.6% 206
2023 +7.5% 222
2024 +11.1% 246

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 526 business establishments in ZIP 07506, employing approximately 5,793 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,024,000.

526

Businesses

5,793

Employees

$352.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 85 16.2%
Health care and social assistance 66 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 58 11.0%
Retail trade 52 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 44 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 8.0%
Manufacturing 41 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 6.7%
Wholesale trade 34 6.5%
Finance and insurance 20 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 07506 vs 07524 →

ZIP 07506 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 07506 ranks #4 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 07506 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 07506 ranks #4 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
07524 Paterson, NJ 12,709 1.8 mi
07508 Haledon, NJ 22,600 1.4 mi
07452 Glen Rock, NJ 11,601 1.7 mi
07514 Paterson, NJ 18,289 2.3 mi
07481 Wyckoff, NJ 16,716 2.9 mi
07522 Paterson, NJ 20,883 2.5 mi
07432 Midland Park, NJ 7,128 2.7 mi
07505 Paterson, NJ 2,256 3.0 mi
07501 Paterson, NJ 33,543 3.2 mi
07513 Paterson, NJ 11,508 3.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Passaic County

07055 standard
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 Hawthorne, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07506 in? ▼
ZIP code 07506 (Hawthorne) 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 07506? ▼
ZIP code 07506 in Hawthorne, NJ has a population of 18,791 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07506? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07506 is $110,237, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07506? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07506 is $533,700, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07506? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07506 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07506? ▼
ZIP code 07506 has 526 business establishments employing approximately 5,793 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07506? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07506 are: Construction (85), Health care and social assistance (66), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07506? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07506 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 07506? ▼
In ZIP code 07506, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.0% 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 07506? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07506 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07506? ▼
In ZIP code 07506, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07506? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07506 is 4.0% 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.