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Totowa, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07512

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

10,804
1,053/sq mi
$113,563
Median income
$559,300
Median home value
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
1,053
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07512 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Totowa, Passaic County, New Jersey, home to 10,804 residents across 10.3 square miles, a density of 1,053 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07512 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07512, plus 6 more within Passaic County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 07512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Totowa, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07512.

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 07512, Totowa, 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

10,804

Population

10.3

Area (sq mi)

1,053

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07512?

42.0

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

22.5%

Foreign-Born

White 58.1%
African American 5.3%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%

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

How ZIP 07512 ranks nationally

Totowa, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,563 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%

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

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$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

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ZIP 07512 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 07512 ranks #0 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 07512 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 07512 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
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

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 Totowa, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07512 in? ▼
ZIP code 07512 (Totowa) 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 07512? ▼
ZIP code 07512 in Totowa, NJ has a population of 10,804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07512? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07512 is $113,563, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07512? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07512 is $559,300, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07512? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07512 is White at 58.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07512? ▼
ZIP code 07512 has 614 business establishments employing approximately 11,185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07512? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07512 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07512? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07512 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 07512? ▼
In ZIP code 07512, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 07512? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07512 is 25.3 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 07512? ▼
In ZIP code 07512, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07512? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07512 is 4.1% 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.