Passaic County, NJ ZIP Codes
New Jersey (NJ) · 38 ZIP codes · 17 cities
38
ZIP codes
518,117
population (2021)
+3.4%
pop change since 2010
34031
FIPS code
Passaic County ZIP code map
About Passaic County
Passaic County is located in New Jersey and contains 38 ZIP codes across 17 cities and communities.
The county's population was 518,117 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.4% from 501,226 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Passaic County is 34031.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 518,117 |
| 2010 population | 501,226 |
| Change | +3.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| FIPS code | 34031 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Passaic County
Bloomingdale
Clifton
Haledon
Haskell
Hawthorne
Hewitt
Little Falls
Newfoundland
Oak Ridge
Passaic
Paterson
Pompton Lakes
Ringwood
Totowa
Wanaque
Wayne
West Milford
ZIP codes for Passaic County, NJ (38)
Demographics & statistics
530,285
Population
38.2
Median age
$87,689
Median household income
$39,317
Per capita income
$380,582
Median home value
$1,651
Median monthly rent
57.2%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unemployment
104,766
Housing units
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
16,973
Under 5
17,008
16,608
5–9
16,641
18,315
10–14
18,353
17,935
15–19
17,972
18,142
20–24
18,180
35,060
25–34
35,132
33,455
35–44
33,523
34,219
45–54
34,289
17,570
55–59
17,605
16,557
60–64
16,590
23,118
65–74
23,165
11,821
75–84
11,846
5,099
85+
5,109
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 125,195 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 405,090 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 80,158 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
39.3%
Hispanic or Latino
23.5%
Other race
13.1%
Two or more races
11.7%
Black or African American
8.1%
Asian
4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272,063 | 39.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162,799 | 23.5% |
| Other race | 90,839 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 81,115 | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 55,945 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 28,582 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,562 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
15.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 15.2% |
| Median income | $87,689 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
15.5%
$300k–$500k
53.4%
$500k–$1M
18.7%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $380,582 |
| Median rent / month | $1,651 |
| Owner occupied | 57.2% |
| Renter occupied | 42.8% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 48.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.4% |
| Electricity | 8.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 8.7% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 85,722 | 48.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 13,361 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 28,956 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 53,365 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 63,807 | 33.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 58,843 | 32.5% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.0% | 35.0% |
| Married | 49.4% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 9,725 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 7,607 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 54,945 | 40.7% |
| High school | 30,247 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 33,653 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Retail trade
12.0%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Professional & management
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Construction
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Public administration
3.6%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.1% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.3% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 6.3% |
| Walk | 4.0% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
16.9%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
20.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 19.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 19.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,824 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.6% |
| Public insurance | 36.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 496,304 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 107,761 | 18.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 84,806 | 14.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13,486 | 2.4% |
| Other languages | 4,425 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 360,867 | 71.7% |
| Born in same state | 341,768 | 68.5% |
| Born in different state | 272,118 | 53.3% |
| Foreign born | 19,099 | 3.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 169,418 | 28.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 93,838 | 64.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 34,604 | 6.5% |
| French | 12,656 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 11,491 | 2.2% |
| English | 7,022 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 3,837 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 916 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 908 | 0.2% |
| German | 785 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 348 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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