07480 ZIP Code — West Milford, NJ

Passaic County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07480 is located in West Milford, New Jersey, within Passaic County. It covers approximately 33.06 square miles and serves a population of 14,884 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/862.

About ZIP code 07480

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $338,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $111,786. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 07480 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,884

population

33.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Milford	Acceptable
West Milford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07435 Newfoundland (3.9 mi) 07403 Bloomingdale (4.3 mi) 07465 Wanaque (5.4 mi) 07420 Haskell (5.5 mi) 07456 Ringwood (5.6 mi) 07421 Hewitt (5.8 mi) 07460 Stockholm (6.4 mi) 07405 Butler (6.6 mi) 07457 Riverdale (7.2 mi) 07442 Pompton Lakes (7.4 mi) 07438 Oak Ridge (7.9 mi) 07422 Highland Lakes (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,884
Population density	450 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	33.06 sq mi
Water area	1.33 sq mi
Latitude	41.0835
Longitude	-74.3797
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	24.0%	35.2%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	27.8%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	26.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	14.0%	10.9%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

14,884

Population

450

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$111,786

Median household income

$53,271

Per capita income

$338,200

Median home value

$1,384

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

5,642

Housing units

37.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

522

Under 5

533

177

5–9

181

421

10–14

429

427

15–19

435

490

20–24

499

770

25–34

784

680

35–44

693

1,090

45–54

1,111

640

55–59

653

547

60–64

557

862

65–74

879

455

75–84

464

290

85+

295

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,806	18.9%
18 and over	12,078	81.1%
65 and over	3,245	21.8%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Two or more races 4.9%

Black or African American 1.6%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	13,296	84.3%
Hispanic or Latino	888	5.6%
Two or more races	775	4.9%
Black or African American	257	1.6%
Other race	242	1.5%
Asian	237	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	38	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.0%	35.2%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	27.8%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	26.0%	28.3%
Over $200k	14.0%	10.9%	14.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 19.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	19.7%
Median income	$111,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 46.9%

$500k–$1M 12.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$338,200
Median rent / month	$1,384
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	12.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	25.4%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	36.0%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.0%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	15.3%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,412	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	240	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	977	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,295	21.9%
Households with children under 18	1,410	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,228	37.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	25.6%
Married	59.2%	53.2%
Separated	0.7%	1.3%
Widowed	3.4%	10.2%
Divorced	7.4%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 16.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	37.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	206	7.2%
Kindergarten	49	1.7%
Elementary school	1,110	38.6%
High school	785	27.3%
College / grad school	729	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Professional & management 13.9%

Retail trade 12.7%

Construction 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Information 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 1.7%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.2%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	20.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.6%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	73.2%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	694	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.0%
Public insurance	28.1%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,829	92.9%
Spanish	299	2.2%
Other Indo-European	115	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	147	1.1%
Other languages	28	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,311	89.4%
Born in same state	13,187	88.6%
Born in different state	9,646	64.8%
Foreign born	124	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,573	10.6%
Not a US citizen	1,138	72.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,294	15.4%
French	1,471	9.9%
Arab	797	5.4%
English	429	2.9%
Irish	208	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	69	0.5%
Norwegian	65	0.4%
Dutch	49	0.3%
German	30	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07480

What city is ZIP code 07480 in?

ZIP code 07480 is primarily assigned to West Milford, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07480 in?

ZIP code 07480 falls within Passaic County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 07480 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 07480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 07480 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 07480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07480?

The median home value in ZIP code 07480 is $338,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07480?

The median household income in ZIP code 07480 is $111,786, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 07480 in?

ZIP code 07480 observes the EST timezone.