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07055

Passaic, NJ

Total Population
70,048
Median Household Income
$57,832
Median Home Value
$379,800
Median Rent
$1,341

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$57,832
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$379,800
101.2% above state median
Rent
$1,341
100% above state median
Median Age
30.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Passaic, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 30.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 11.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 21.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$57,832
-23.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-31,562,852
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.46 people

Total Households
20,182
Family Households
37.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
28.8%
#2 Industry
Education
21.6%
#3 Industry
Finance
19.2%
Total Employed Residents:19,378

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
13.3%
3,627 workers
Public Transit
12.7%
3,460 workers
Total Commuting Workers:27,297
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (13.3% work from home)
Good public transit usage (12.7% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
88.2%
29,704 employed
Labor Force
33,736
3,987 unemployed
Median Age
30.5 years
Per Capita Income
$23,832
Poverty Rate
21.8%

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