| City: | Haledon, New Jersey |
| City Alias: | North Haledon, Paterson, Prospect Park |
| Names to Avoid: | Prospect Pk |
| County: | Passaic County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:10:58 PM |
| Population: | 23,959 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 973 / 862 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 40.9544, -74.1843 |
| Land Area: | 5.031 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 07508 has 23,959 residents and 8,013 households (average 2.96 persons per household). The median age is 39.1 years, about the same as the state (39.9) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (49.2%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 23,959Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 23,611Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 23,188Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,762.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $94,611Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 8,013Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $444,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.23Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 22,407 | 22,595 | 22,671 | 22,790 | 22,737 | 22,736 | 22,959 | 22,645 | 22,627 | 22,562 | 23,730 | 23,631 | 23,611 |
| Decennial Census | 22,600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 23,959 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.1
Male Median Age: 37
Female Median Age: 41.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 643 | 764 | 817 | 855 | 851 | 765 | 751 | 753 | 649 | 682 | 733 | 882 | 700 | 578 | 431 | 296 | 183 | 197 |
| Female | 609 | 699 | 731 | 793 | 813 | 780 | 826 | 754 | 768 | 804 | 880 | 930 | 835 | 688 | 502 | 381 | 278 | 358 |
| Total | 1,252 | 1,463 | 1,548 | 1,648 | 1,664 | 1,545 | 1,577 | 1,507 | 1,417 | 1,486 | 1,613 | 1,812 | 1,535 | 1,266 | 933 | 677 | 461 | 555 |
| White: | 11,795 | 39.18% |
| Black: | 2,486 | 8.26% |
| Hispanic:* | 9,305 | 30.91% |
| Asian: | 1,285 | 4.27% |
| American Indian: | 161 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.01% |
| Other: | 5,073 | 16.85% |
| Total: | 30,107 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 11,530 | 48.12% | 37.0 years |
| Females: | 12,429 | 51.88% | 41.2 years |
| Total: | 23,959 | 100% | 39.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 14,676 | 62.16% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,190 | 5.04% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5,400 | 22.87% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2,345 | 32.80% |
| Total Population: | 23,611 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 15,866 | 67.20% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7,745 | 32.80% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $94,611, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $18,372 (24.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,167. Family households earn a median of $107,574 versus $41,362 for nonfamily households (a difference of $66,212). By gender, male median income is $59,928 and female is $58,855, which is far less than the state female median ($66,569), with a current gap of $1,073 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.3%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,239 | $76,573 | $71,741 | $69,641 | $71,630 | $75,578 | $77,128 | $77,468 | $79,444 | $80,364 | $89,160 | $95,711 | $94,611 |
| Median Family Income | $82,974 | $85,159 | $77,000 | $78,154 | $79,622 | $87,140 | $88,539 | $93,145 | $94,848 | $90,179 | $97,624 | $106,545 | $107,574 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $37,470 | $34,461 | $33,065 | $35,136 | $42,900 | $41,490 | $41,250 | $44,030 | $43,975 | $36,354 | $37,965 | $40,976 | $41,362 |
| Median Male Income | $54,765 | $52,954 | $52,656 | $52,950 | $53,965 | $51,601 | $54,909 | $58,376 | $55,716 | $55,571 | $59,327 | $64,542 | $59,928 |
| Median Female Income | $42,398 | $41,348 | $42,244 | $42,120 | $42,334 | $44,539 | $45,767 | $45,277 | $46,195 | $46,163 | $54,329 | $59,979 | $58,855 |
| Employed: | 11,818 | 61.59% |
| Unemployed: | 712 | 3.71% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 6,657 | 34.70% |
| Total: | 19,187 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,040 | 34.19% |
| Service: | 1,742 | 14.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,912 | 24.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,329 | 11.25% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,795 | 15.19% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 11,818 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $444,600, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $36,000 (8.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88,600. The median gross rent is $1,749, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $483 (38.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $305. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.71% (64.92% with a mortgage, 35.08% free-and-clear) and renters 37.29% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.24%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $408,600 | $391,900 | $383,200 | $361,600 | $353,500 | $353,500 | $344,200 | $351,400 | $356,000 | $355,600 | $365,400 | $412,500 | $444,600 |
| Less than $500: | 46 | 1.48% |
| $500 to $999: | 250 | 8.05% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 574 | 18.48% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,264 | 40.70% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 590 | 19.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 118 | 3.80% |
| $3,000 or more: | 156 | 5.02% |
| No Rent: | 108 | 3.48% |
| Total: | 3,106 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,266 | $1,257 | $1,271 | $1,264 | $1,299 | $1,341 | $1,372 | $1,384 | $1,444 | $1,447 | $1,531 | $1,693 | $1,749 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,391 | 40.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,832 | 22.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3,106 | 37.29% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 8,329 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 8,329 | 96.76% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 279 | 3.24% |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,608 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 4,766 | 55.37% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3,826 | 44.45% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 0.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,608 | 100% |
In 2023, 29.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (42.90%). High school or higher is 89.40%, which is on par with the state rate (90.70%). The uninsured rate is 8.50%, which is on par with the state rate (7.40%). The share of people in poverty is 8.60%, which is on par with the state rate (7.00%), up 4.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.75%). College enrollment is 21.29%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 982 | 5.81% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 808 | 4.78% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5,959 | 35.27% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,235 | 19.15% |
| Associate's degree: | 896 | 5.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,318 | 19.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,699 | 10.06% |
| Total: | 16,897 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 15,107 | 89.41% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5,017 | 29.69% |
| Private Insurance: | 14,959 | 56.41% |
| Public Insurance: | 9,563 | 36.07% |
| No Insurance: | 1,994 | 7.52% |
| Total: | 26,516 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 24,522 | 92.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.1% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 8.3% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.0% | 8.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 267 | 5.12% |
| Kindergarten: | 174 | 3.33% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,335 | 44.75% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,331 | 25.51% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,111 | 21.29% |
| Total: | 5,218 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 441 | 8.45% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3,840 | 73.59% |
ZIP Code 07508 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 444 business establishments, employing about 3,305 people with an annual payroll of $156,507,000. USPS data shows 7,834 residential mailboxes and 445 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 7,834Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 445Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 8,265Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 6,789Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 131Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 444Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $39,684,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $156,507,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 3,305Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 07508 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 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 19,756,722 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 07508, and is subdivided into the New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ division. It covers 5.031 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.07 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: | 5.031 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.07 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 95.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3429070Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Haledon borough; New JerseySource: Census |
ZIP Code 07508 is part of 4 school districts, including: North Haledon Borough School District (Grades KG thru 08), Passaic County Manchester Regional School District (Grades 09 thru 12), Haledon Borough School District (Grades KG thru 08) and Prospect Park Borough School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 5 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.
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 November 1, 2025.