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 High-density area
- $113,563
- Median income Above-median income area
- $559,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07512 (Totowa, NJ) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.3 in 2023 to 245.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,964. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 3.0%. Median home value is $559,300 (8% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,072; 73.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Passaic County, so 07512 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 07512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Totowa, NJ
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$46,964
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07512 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Totowa, 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)
$113,563 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
3,980housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 07512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07470
Wayne (07470)
54,717 residents
- 07501
Paterson (07501)
33,543 residents
- 07424
Little Falls (07424)
26,222 residents
- 07522 20,883
Paterson (07522)
20,883 residents
- 07503 18,723
Paterson (07503)
18,723 residents
- 07502 15,406
Paterson (07502)
15,406 residents
- 07009 12,411
Cedar Grove (07009)
12,411 residents
- 07043 12,138
Montclair (07043)
12,138 residents
- 07513 11,508
Paterson (07513)
11,508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07512 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07043
Montclair (07043)
$250,000 median income
- 07470
Wayne (07470)
$153,056 median income
- 07009
Cedar Grove (07009)
$151,625 median income
- 07512
Totowa (07512)
$113,563 median income
- 07424
Little Falls (07424)
$105,050 median income
- 07502 $76,790
Paterson (07502)
$76,790 median income
- 07513 $68,630
Paterson (07513)
$68,630 median income
- 07503 $60,443
Paterson (07503)
$60,443 median income
- 07522 $48,058
Paterson (07522)
$48,058 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07512, 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 (10,804 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 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.
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