ZIP Code 07512
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Totowa · Passaic County · New Jersey
- Population
- 10,804
- Median income
- $113,563
- Median home value
- $559,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.7%
- Land area
- 10.3 sq mi
1,053/sq mi
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 101% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
New York
ZIP code 07512 in Totowa, New Jersey has a population of 10,804. The median household income is $113,563, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $559,300, 101% above the US average. 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07512 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.3 square miles in Totowa, Passaic County, New Jersey. The area is home to 10,804 residents, producing a population density of 1,053 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07512 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07512 sits at $113,563 (7% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $46,964. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $559,300 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $2,072 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07512 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Passaic County, so you can benchmark 07512 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07512.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07512, Totowa, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,804
Population
10.3
Area (sq mi)
1,053
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07512?
42.0
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
22.5%
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?
$113,563
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$46,964
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,980
Total Housing Units
3,916
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$559,300
Median Home Value
+8% vs state
$2,072
Median Rent
1958
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07512 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 176 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 188 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 211 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 218 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 245 |
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 614 business establishments in ZIP 07512, employing approximately 11,185 people with a combined annual payroll of $714,385,000.
614
Businesses
11,185
Employees
$714.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 56 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 45 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.4% |
| Information | 12 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.5% |
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 07512 vs 07424 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07424 | Little Falls, NJ | 26,222 | 1.6 mi |
| 07502 | Paterson, NJ | 15,406 | 1.7 mi |
| 07009 | Cedar Grove, NJ | 12,411 | 3.3 mi |
| 07501 | Paterson, NJ | 33,543 | 2.7 mi |
| 07505 | Paterson, NJ | 2,256 | 2.7 mi |
| 07522 | Paterson, NJ | 20,883 | 2.7 mi |
| 07470 | Wayne, NJ | 54,717 | 3.3 mi |
| 07503 | Paterson, NJ | 18,723 | 3.6 mi |
| 07513 | Paterson, NJ | 11,508 | 3.8 mi |
| 07043 | Montclair, NJ | 12,138 | 4.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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