ZIP Code 07424 in Little Falls, NJ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Little Falls, New Jersey
City Alias:West Paterson, Woodland Park
Names to Avoid:
Great Notch, Singac
County:Passaic County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:09:12 PM
Population:26,776 [See All]
Area Codes:973 / 862
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.8836, -74.2168
Land Area:5.719 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 07424 has 26,776 residents and 9,942 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 40.4 years, about the same as the state (39.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.0%, much higher than the state average of 55.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7%, which is higher than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:26,776Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:27,475Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:25,630Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,681.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$104,122Source: Census ACS
Households:9,942Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$477,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.21Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--25,77026,23626,41626,63926,81826,85127,06626,94827,03027,09526,89327,47427,475
Decennial Census26,222------------------26,776------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.4

Male Median Age: 39.2

Female Median Age: 41.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male6126306879931,110747875769780714806819846695584437279245
Female5855846141,2431,342810855800806754875903954814811575422401
Total1,1971,2141,3012,2362,4521,5571,7301,5691,5861,4681,6811,7221,8001,5091,3951,012701646
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,20460.22%
Black:1,4604.83%
Hispanic:*6,07420.09%
Asian:1,4294.73%
American Indian:1150.38%
Hawaiian:40.01%
Other:2,9419.73%
Total:30,227100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:12,62847.16%39.2 years
Females:14,14852.84%41.6 years
Total:26,776100%40.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:20,19273.49%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:7682.80%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:4,93517.96%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,58023.71%
Total Population:27,475100%
Total Native Population:20,96076.29%
Total Foreign-born Population:6,51523.71%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $104,122, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $26,710 (34.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,997. Family households earn a median of $128,156 versus $66,259 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,897). By gender, male median income is $77,903 and female is $66,234, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,669 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.1%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.6%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$77,412$76,877$75,079$78,625$76,223$75,125$79,302$85,254$87,125$90,903$97,631$106,107$104,122
Median Family Income$89,721$91,553$90,161$89,632$88,082$95,526$98,689$103,492$108,197$109,611$115,510$123,394$128,156
Median NonFamily Income$51,897$51,903$49,761$52,827$52,293$51,947$55,438$61,898$61,875$74,529$67,924$64,943$66,259
Median Male Income$61,442$59,327$61,883$60,250$56,094$57,039$56,968$58,477$60,702$67,446$68,376$73,083$77,903
Median Female Income$42,722$47,706$49,593$51,163$51,240$52,636$54,745$56,917$57,769$58,863$65,494$65,602$66,234
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:14,64161.93%
Unemployed:9854.17%
Not In Labor Force:8,01433.90%
Total:23,640100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,37843.56%
Service:2,21415.12%
Sales and Office:3,32622.72%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,1347.75%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,58910.85%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14,641100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $477,300, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $91,900 (23.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $109,900. The median gross rent is $1,771, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $490 (38.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $318. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.46% (59.73% with a mortgage, 40.27% free-and-clear) and renters 33.54% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.62%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$385,400$379,900$367,600$363,000$368,300$375,500$369,400$364,300$367,400$372,000$385,400$449,700$477,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:892.42%
$500 to $999:812.21%
$1,000 to $1,499:65717.89%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,70546.43%
$2,000 to $2,499:71619.50%
$2,500 to $2,999:1143.10%
$3,000 or more:1403.81%
No Rent:1704.63%
Total:3,672100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,281$1,251$1,294$1,246$1,273$1,320$1,374$1,448$1,453$1,432$1,484$1,720$1,771
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,34639.70%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,93026.76%
Renter Occupied:3,67233.54%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,948100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,94897.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2952.62%
Total Housing Units:11,243100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,82751.83%
Multi-Family Units:5,41648.17%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:11,243100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 42.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (50.97%). College enrollment is 50.97%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.40%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5422.87%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4692.48%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,37928.50%
Some college, no degree:3,24217.18%
Associate's degree:1,2426.58%
Bachelor's degree:5,43428.79%
Graduate or professional degree:2,56713.60%
Total:18,875100%
High school or higher:17,86494.64%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8,00142.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:20,80866.40%
Public Insurance:8,75927.95%
No Insurance:1,7725.65%
Total:31,339100%
Has Health Insurance:29,56794.35%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.6%6.5%6.1%4.9%4.9%4.9%4.4%4.7%5.7%5.8%5.6%4.8%3.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3544.71%
Kindergarten:1461.94%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,94025.83%
High school (grades 9-12):1,24316.55%
College or graduate school:3,82850.97%
Total:7,511100%
Early Childhood:5006.66%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,32944.32%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 07424 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 802 business establishments, employing about 10,063 people with an annual payroll of $686,035,000. USPS data shows 10,335 residential mailboxes and 926 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,335Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:926Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11,459Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,898Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:937Source: USPS
# of Businesses:802Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$181,338,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$686,035,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10,063Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 07424 is located in Passaic County, New Jersey, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New Jersey's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 19,756,722 people, about 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 07424, and is subdivided into the New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ division. It covers 5.719 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.212 sq mi.

CBSA Name:New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census
CBSA Number:35620Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ (CBSA Div 35614)Source: Census
CBSA Population:19,756,722Source: Census
MSA:New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census
Land Area:5.719 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.212 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:504.97 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


07428 | | 07423

Schools in ZIP Code 07424


ZIP Code 07424 is part of 3 school districts, including: Passaic Valley Regional School District (Grades 09 thru 12), Little Falls Township School District (Grades KG thru 08) and Woodland Park Borough School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 9 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

John P. Holland Charter School 5 Garret Mountain Plaza
Woodland, NJ 07424
Passaic Valley Regional High School 170 East Main Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
District: Passaic Valley Regional School District
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 Little Falls School # 3
Little Falls, NJ 07424
District: Little Falls Township School District
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 Little Falls School # 1
Little Falls, NJ 07424
District: Little Falls Township School District
Little Falls Township Public School # 2 Little Falls School # 2
Little Falls, NJ 07424
District: Little Falls Township School District
School One 665 Mcbride Avenue
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
District: Woodland Park Borough School District
Beatrice Gilmore School 1075 Mcbride Avenue
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
District: Woodland Park Borough School District
Charles Olbon School 50 Lincoln Lane
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
District: Woodland Park Borough School District
Memorial Middle School 15 Memorial Drive
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
District: Woodland Park Borough School District
Banyan Upper School 471 Main St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
District: Private School
Monarch Montessori School 2 Newark Pompton Tpke
Little Falls, NJ 07424
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 07424


Berkeley College-Woodland Park 44 Rifle Camp Rd
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Type: Post Secondary
Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043-1624
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Wayne 201 Willowbrook Blvd.
Wayne, NJ 07470
Type: Post Secondary
Capri Institute Of Hair Design-Clifton 1595 Main Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
Type: Post Secondary
Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield 1515 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003-3002
Type: Post Secondary
Passaic County Community College One College Blvd
Paterson, NJ 07505-1179
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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