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 High-density area
- $110,237
- Median income Above-median income area
- $533,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07506 (Hawthorne, NJ) rose +11.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.8 in 2023 to 246.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,062. The poverty rate is 4.0%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $533,700 (3% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,830; 69.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07506 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 07506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hawthorne, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07506.
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07506?
42.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
20.4%
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?
$110,237
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$52,062
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07506 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Hawthorne, 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)
$110,237 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
8,046housing units
8,046
Total Housing Units
7,607
Occupied Units
439
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$533,700
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07501
Paterson (07501)
33,543 residents
- 07508
Haledon (07508)
22,600 residents
- 07522
Paterson (07522)
20,883 residents
- 07506
Hawthorne (07506)
18,791 residents
- 07514
Paterson (07514)
18,289 residents
- 07481
Wyckoff (07481)
16,716 residents
- 07524 12,709
Paterson (07524)
12,709 residents
- 07452 11,601
Glen Rock (07452)
11,601 residents
- 07513 11,508
Paterson (07513)
11,508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07506 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07452
Glen Rock (07452)
$215,096 median income
- 07481
Wyckoff (07481)
$203,988 median income
- 07432
Midland Park (07432)
$146,841 median income
- 07506
Hawthorne (07506)
$110,237 median income
- 07508
Haledon (07508)
$95,806 median income
- 07514 $70,205
Paterson (07514)
$70,205 median income
- 07513 $68,630
Paterson (07513)
$68,630 median income
- 07524 $49,103
Paterson (07524)
$49,103 median income
- 07522 $48,058
Paterson (07522)
$48,058 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07506, 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 (18,791 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 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.
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