ZIP Code 07421, New Jersey
ZIP Code 07421 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 07421 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Passaic County / Sussex County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,977. The land area covers 22.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,977 | ±968 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 46 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,780 | ±286 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,076 | ±273 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,780 | ±286 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 296 | ±131 |
| Median Home Value | $420,000 | ±$21,844 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,166 | ±$155 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $129,800 | ±$24,276 |
| Per Capita Income | $70,774 | ±$6,827 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 190 | ±129 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.4% | ±8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,858 | ±448 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.3% | ±2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 526,597 (2024)
ID: 130809
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
401 GRAND ST, STE 1, PATERSON NJ 07505-2023
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BUTLER, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WYCKOFF, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Oak Ridge, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WAYNE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | HILLSDALE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WEST MILFORD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LK SHAWNEE JEFFERSON TWSP, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | MAHWAH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Allendale, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ramapo College of New Jersey
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College | 11.3 mi away | 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-1680 |
20168475007500
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WEST MILFORD TWSP. LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 1470 UNION VALLEY ROAD, W. MILFORD, NJ, 07480 |
(201) 728-2820
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
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College | 12.3 mi away | 70 McKee Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430 |
201529141441400
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GREENWOOD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 79 WATERSTONE ROAD, GREENWOOD LAKE, NY, 10925 |
(845) 477-8377
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Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College
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College | 13.4 mi away | 1425 Route 17 M, Chester, NY, 10918 |
7183845460204
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ALBERT WISNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 1 MCFARLAND DRIVE, WARWICK, NY, 10990 |
(845) 986-1047
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Eastwick College-Ramsey
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College | 14.0 mi away | 10 South Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ, 07446-2551 |
2013278877
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RINGWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 30 CANNICI DRIVE, RINGWOOD, NJ, 07456 |
(201) 962-6256
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Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland
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College | 14.1 mi away | 91 W Carlton Rd, Suffern, NY, 10901-4003 |
84535234310
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SLOATSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 1 LIBERTY ROCK ROAD, SLOATSBURG, NY, 10974 |
(845) 753-2001
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WANAQUE RAYMOND DAM, NJ US, located 9.5 miles from ZCTA5 07421. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.7° | 19.9° | 28.8° | 3.39" | — |
| February | 40.5° | 20.0° | 30.3° | 2.71" | — |
| March | 47.8° | 29.0° | 38.4° | 3.86" | — |
| April | 59.5° | 39.0° | 49.3° | 4.17" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 49.5° | 60.2° | 3.58" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 5.13" | — |
| July | 84.3° | 64.2° | 74.2° | 4.65" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 62.9° | 72.9° | 4.57" | — |
| September | 76.0° | 55.9° | 66.0° | 3.95" | — |
| October | 64.2° | 43.0° | 53.6° | 4.37" | — |
| November | 52.6° | 34.6° | 43.6° | 3.77" | — |
| December | 42.6° | 26.9° | 34.8° | 4.05" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitt CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Upper Greenwood Lake CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Greenwood Lake village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Warwick village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Highland Lakes CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Ringwood borough | Borough | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 07421. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.