ZIP Code 07421 -- Hewitt, NJ

Passaic | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.7x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 24.87% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 88.17% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
6,977
Unknown
Median Income
$129,800
Home Value
$420,000
Median Rent
$2,166
Median Age
46.00
Diversity Index
41.90
Moderate
Cost of Living
162.2
very high
Unemployment
12.4%

About ZIP Code 07421

ZIP code 07421 in Hewitt, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 6,977. The median household income is $129,800, which is This is 73% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $420,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.2x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 162.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 46.00 years. Approximately 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Passaic, NJ.

Population & Age

Total Population
6,977
Median Age
46.00
Male Population
3,642
52.2%
Female Population
3,335
47.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
41.90 Moderate
White
83.7%
Black or African American
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
11.9%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
11.4%
Other Race
2.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$129,800
Mean Household Income
$176,114
Per Capita Income
$70,774
Below Poverty Line
2.7%

This is 73% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$420,000
Median Rent
$2,166
Total Housing Units
3,076
Occupied Units
2,780
Vacant Units
296
9.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1967
Owner Occupied
88.2%
Renter Occupied
11.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.2x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 88.2% Renter 11.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 98.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,405
Employment Rate
87.6%
Unemployment Rate
12.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
64.7%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
3.4%
Work from Home
24.9%

Cost of Living Index

162.2
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 07421 is 62.2% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Passaic

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
07055 Passaic 70,002 $55,371
07470 Wayne 54,112 $153,056
07011 Clifton 38,587 $74,194
07501 Paterson 35,481 $44,300
07013 Clifton 30,811 $116,273
07424 West paterson 28,085 $105,050

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 07421

ZIP code 07421 (Hewitt, NJ) has a total population of 6,977 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 46.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 07421 is $129,800 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 73% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 07421 is primarily located in Hewitt, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Passaic County.

The median home value in ZIP code 07421 is $420,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,166.

The median age in ZIP code 07421 is 46.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 07421 has a cost of living index of 162.20 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 07421, 38.77% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.80% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 07421 is 12.42%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 24.87% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.