07512 ZIP Code — Totowa, NJ

Passaic County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07512 is located in Totowa, New Jersey, within Passaic County. It covers approximately 3.96 square miles and serves a population of 10,975 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973.

About ZIP code 07512

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $470,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($112,097) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% 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 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 07512 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,975

population

3.96

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07512 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07512

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Totowa	Acceptable
Totowa	Acceptable
Totowa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07424 Little Falls (1.4 mi) 07502 Paterson (1.9 mi) 07501 Paterson (2.6 mi) 07522 Paterson (2.7 mi) 07505 Paterson (2.8 mi) 07510 Paterson (2.8 mi) 07009 Cedar Grove (3.2 mi) 07470 Wayne (3.3 mi) 07013 Clifton (3.5 mi) 07508 Haledon (3.7 mi) 07503 Paterson (3.8 mi) 07513 Paterson (4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,975
Population density	2,771 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	3.96 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.9028
Longitude	-74.2231
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	35.2%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	27.8%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	26.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	14.8%	10.9%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,975

Population

2,771

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$112,097

Median household income

$50,260

Per capita income

$470,700

Median home value

$1,620

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

3,008

Housing units

35.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

199

Under 5

208

387

5–9

406

468

10–14

490

318

15–19

332

146

20–24

152

523

25–34

547

794

35–44

831

698

45–54

730

457

55–59

478

335

60–64

350

616

65–74

646

248

75–84

259

174

85+

183

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,522	23.0%
18 and over	8,453	77.0%
65 and over	2,126	19.4%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.9%

Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

Two or more races 12.1%

Other race 3.7%

Black or African American 3.5%

Asian 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,224	63.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,898	14.7%
Two or more races	1,557	12.1%
Other race	475	3.7%
Black or African American	448	3.5%
Asian	271	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	35.2%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	27.8%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	26.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	14.8%	10.9%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 22.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	22.6%
Median income	$112,097

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 49.3%

$500k–$1M 40.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$470,700
Median rent / month	$1,620
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	2.0%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	32.2%
1940–1949	13.7%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.8%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,156	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	191	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	317	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,117	29.5%
Households with children under 18	1,328	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,555	41.1%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	26.0%
Married	55.8%	48.4%
Separated	2.8%	5.4%
Widowed	1.6%	9.4%
Divorced	9.1%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 25.1%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	35.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	194	6.3%
Kindergarten	116	3.8%
Elementary school	1,577	51.1%
High school	595	19.3%
College / grad school	603	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Professional & management 11.4%

Retail trade 10.7%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Construction 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Public administration 5.5%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Other services 3.3%

Information 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.2%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	28.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.4%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	21.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.7%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	364	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.2%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,568	96.3%
Spanish	744	7.0%
Other Indo-European	339	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	157	1.5%
Other languages	166	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,865	80.8%
Born in same state	8,666	79.0%
Born in different state	7,629	69.5%
Foreign born	199	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	2,110	19.2%
Not a US citizen	1,378	65.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	895	8.2%
French	554	5%
English	426	3.9%
Irish	213	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	78	0.7%
Polish	21	0.2%
Norwegian	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07512

What city is ZIP code 07512 in?

ZIP code 07512 is primarily assigned to Totowa, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07512 in?

ZIP code 07512 falls within Passaic County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 07512 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 07512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07512?

The median home value in ZIP code 07512 is $470,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07512?

The median household income in ZIP code 07512 is $112,097, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 07512?

ZIP code 07512 has an estimated population of 10,975 residents, with a density of 2,771 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 07512 in?

ZIP code 07512 observes the EST timezone.