07442 ZIP Code — Pompton Lakes, NJ

Passaic County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07442 is located in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, within Passaic County. It covers approximately 2.88 square miles and serves a population of 11,052 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/862.

About ZIP code 07442

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $373,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $113,781. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 07442 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,052

population

2.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pompton Lakes	Acceptable
Pompton Lakes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07457 Riverdale (1.6 mi) 07420 Haskell (2 mi) 07444 Pompton Plains (2.6 mi) 07436 Oakland (3 mi) 07465 Wanaque (3.2 mi) 07403 Bloomingdale (3.2 mi) 07440 Pequannock (3.9 mi) 07417 Franklin Lakes (4.1 mi) 07470 Wayne (4.4 mi) 07405 Butler (5 mi) 07035 Lincoln Park (5.3 mi) 07508 Haledon (5.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,052
Population density	3,838 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	2.88 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	41.0030
Longitude	-74.2851
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973/862

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.3%	35.2%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	27.8%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	34.6%	26.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	13.6%	10.9%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,052

Population

3,838

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$113,781

Median household income

$51,422

Per capita income

$373,900

Median home value

$1,716

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

3,385

Housing units

40.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

280

Under 5

285

321

5–9

327

388

10–14

396

344

15–19

352

319

20–24

326

711

25–34

725

815

35–44

831

581

45–54

592

479

55–59

488

357

60–64

364

465

65–74

474

277

75–84

282

135

85+

138

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,549	23.1%
18 and over	8,503	76.9%
65 and over	1,771	16.0%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Two or more races 7.3%

Asian 5.5%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	9,234	77.1%
Hispanic or Latino	925	7.7%
Two or more races	879	7.3%
Asian	653	5.5%
Other race	227	1.9%
Black or African American	59	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.3%	35.2%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	27.8%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	34.6%	26.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	13.6%	10.9%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 2.7%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k+ 18.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	2.7%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	28.6%
$150k–$200k	16.6%
$200k+	18.2%
Median income	$113,781

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 48.1%

$500k–$1M 23.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$373,900
Median rent / month	$1,716
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	1.9%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	10.5%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	25.8%
1940–1949	13.7%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.2%
Electricity	8.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,342	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	302	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	470	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,113	26.3%
Households with children under 18	1,395	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,416	33.5%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	27.9%
Married	58.0%	49.5%
Separated	1.4%	1.2%
Widowed	0.9%	10.5%
Divorced	3.6%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 28.3%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	40.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	194	7.1%
Kindergarten	145	5.3%
Elementary school	1,131	41.3%
High school	684	25.0%
College / grad school	584	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Retail trade 12.2%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Professional & management 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 3.4%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.7%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 29.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.1%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	18.5%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	352	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	17.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,487	94.9%
Spanish	404	3.9%
Other Indo-European	180	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	88	0.8%
Other languages	72	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,433	85.4%
Born in same state	9,224	83.5%
Born in different state	7,163	64.8%
Foreign born	209	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,619	14.6%
Not a US citizen	1,218	75.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,575	14.3%
Arab	497	4.5%
French	472	4.3%
English	353	3.2%
Irish	195	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	106	1%
Polish	40	0.4%
Norwegian	29	0.3%
Dutch	24	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	95.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07442

What city is ZIP code 07442 in?

ZIP code 07442 is primarily assigned to Pompton Lakes, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07442 in?

ZIP code 07442 falls within Passaic County, New Jersey.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07442?

The median home value in ZIP code 07442 is $373,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07442?

The median household income in ZIP code 07442 is $113,781, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 07442?

ZIP code 07442 has an estimated population of 11,052 residents, with a density of 3,834 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 07442 in?

ZIP code 07442 observes the EST timezone.