ZIP Code 07470, New Jersey
ZIP Code 07470 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 07470 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Passaic County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 54,112. The land area covers 23.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,112 | ±43 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 18,341 | ±554 | 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 | 18,938 | ±544 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 18,341 | ±554 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 597 | ±210 |
| Median Home Value | $612,700 | ±$12,637 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,164 | ±$86 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $153,056 | ±$8,248 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,370 | ±$2,684 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% | ±0.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,749 | ±453 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 27,747 | ±762 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.5% | ±1.2% |
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-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | NANUET, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BUTLER, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEWARK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WYCKOFF, 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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Seton Hall University
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College | 14.1 mi away | 400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ, 07079-2697 |
9737619000
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SOUTH ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 65 SCOTLAND ROAD, SO. ORANGE, NJ, 07079 |
(201) 762-0230
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New Community Career & Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 14.5 mi away | 274 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07103-2419 |
9736395604
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VAILSBURG BRANCH
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 75 ALEXANDER STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07106 |
(201) 733-7800
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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College | 14.5 mi away | University Heights, Newark, NJ, 07102 |
9735963000
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NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 5 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07101 |
(201) 733-7800
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Rutgers University-Newark
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College | 14.7 mi away | 249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ, 07102 |
9733531766
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HARRISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 415 HARRISON AVE., HARRISON, NJ, 07029 |
(201) 483-2366
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Essex County College
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College | 14.8 mi away | 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ, 07102 |
9738773000
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SPRINGFIELD BRANCH
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 150 NEWTON STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07103 |
(201) 733-7800
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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 CALDWELL ESSEX CO AP, NJ US, located 5.2 miles from ZCTA5 07470. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.3° | 22.9° | 30.6° | 3.04" | — |
| February | 41.4° | 23.9° | 32.6° | 2.55" | — |
| March | 49.4° | 31.3° | 40.4° | 4.07" | — |
| April | 61.9° | 41.0° | 51.4° | 3.71" | — |
| May | 72.1° | 50.9° | 61.5° | 3.39" | — |
| June | 80.5° | 60.3° | 70.4° | 4.27" | — |
| July | 85.2° | 66.0° | 75.6° | 4.33" | — |
| August | 83.6° | 64.2° | 73.9° | 4.49" | — |
| September | 76.0° | 56.7° | 66.3° | 3.72" | — |
| October | 64.5° | 45.0° | 54.7° | 3.97" | — |
| November | 53.4° | 35.4° | 44.4° | 3.30" | — |
| December | 43.0° | 27.7° | 35.4° | 4.04" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packanack Lake CDP | CDP | 0.8 mi | — |
| Preakness CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Haledon borough | Borough | 3.0 mi | — |
| Totowa borough | Borough | 3.2 mi | — |
| Lincoln Park borough | Borough | 3.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 07470. • 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.