07465 ZIP Code — Wanaque, NJ

Passaic County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07465 is located in Wanaque, New Jersey, within Passaic County. It covers approximately 8.36 square miles and serves a population of 6,032 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/862.

About ZIP code 07465

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $360,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $112,366. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 07465 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,032

population

8.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07465 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07465

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07465. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wanaque	Acceptable
Wanaque	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07420 Haskell (1.6 mi) 07403 Bloomingdale (2.5 mi) 07436 Oakland (3 mi) 07442 Pompton Lakes (3.2 mi) 07457 Riverdale (4.1 mi) 07456 Ringwood (4.4 mi) 07417 Franklin Lakes (4.8 mi) 07480 West Milford (5.4 mi) 07444 Pompton Plains (5.6 mi) 07430 Mahwah (6.1 mi) 07405 Butler (6.4 mi) 07440 Pequannock (7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,032
Population density	722 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	8.36 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	41.0487
Longitude	-74.2875
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	19.3%	35.2%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	27.8%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	26.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	10.1%	10.9%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,032

Population

722

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$112,366

Median household income

$54,516

Per capita income

$360,200

Median home value

$2,058

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

2,082

Housing units

42.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

162

5–9

149

192

10–14

177

15–19

271

20–24

249

419

25–34

384

230

35–44

211

596

45–54

547

133

55–59

122

189

60–64

173

309

65–74

284

421

75–84

387

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	936	15.5%
18 and over	5,096	84.5%
65 and over	1,523	25.2%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 4.7%

Asian 3%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	5,379	83.5%
Hispanic or Latino	407	6.3%
Two or more races	303	4.7%
Asian	193	3%
Other race	104	1.6%
Black or African American	53	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.3%	35.2%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	27.8%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	26.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	10.1%	10.9%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k+ 18.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	18.1%
$200k+	18.2%
Median income	$112,366

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 77.8%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$360,200
Median rent / month	$2,058
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	60.1%
Large apartment buildings	22.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	49.4%
3 bedrooms	30.5%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	50.2%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	91.4%
Electricity	3.5%
Fuel oil	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,411	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	236	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	357	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	416	17.2%
Households with children under 18	638	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,032	42.6%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	24.5%
Married	57.9%	55.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.7%
Widowed	2.4%	9.2%
Divorced	7.0%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 31.8%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	42.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	4.6%
Kindergarten	82	9.0%
Elementary school	482	53.1%
High school	189	20.8%
College / grad school	112	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.2%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Wholesale trade 12.1%

Construction 11.0%

Public administration 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Retail trade 3.8%

Other services 3.3%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.9%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.0%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	73.4%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	8.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	421	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.0%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,867	97.3%
Spanish	173	2.9%
Other Indo-European	18	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	126	2.1%
Other languages	15	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,441	90.2%
Born in same state	5,367	89.0%
Born in different state	3,687	61.1%
Foreign born	74	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	591	9.8%
Not a US citizen	539	91.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	974	16.1%
French	310	5.1%
Irish	252	4.2%
English	129	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	121	2%
Polish	19	0.3%
Dutch	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07465

What city is ZIP code 07465 in?

ZIP code 07465 is primarily assigned to Wanaque, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07465 in?

ZIP code 07465 falls within Passaic County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 07465 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 07465 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 07465 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 07465 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 07465 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 07465 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07465?

The median home value in ZIP code 07465 is $360,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 07465 in?

ZIP code 07465 observes the EST timezone.