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Great Notch, NJ
Census-designated place in Passaic County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07424.
Population
4,008
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,040
ZIP codes
1
Great Notch and its ZIP codes
Great Notch at a glance
- Great Notch is about 3.2 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $162,101, 57% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $580,400 (28% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,070 a month.
Local data for Great Notch, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Great Notch, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$162,101
Poverty rate
1.6%
Median home value
$580,400
Median rent
$2,070/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
56.0%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,397), Irish Americans (663), German Americans (650).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Passaic County. PPP loans are for Great Notch.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,775
174,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.86B
FY 2026, $5,461 per person
How people get to work
Great Notch, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit5.7%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Great Notch, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
670
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,164
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Great Notch, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Great Notch
1 in or overlapping Great Notch. Population shown
Cities near Great Notch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Montclair State UniversityCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Woodland ParkBorough | 1.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Upper MontclairCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.4 |
| SingacCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| CliftonCity | 2.3 mi | 11.3 |
| TotowaBorough | 2.4 mi | 4 |
| North CaldwellBorough | 2.6 mi | 3.1 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| PatersonCity | 3.8 mi | 8.4 |
| CaldwellBorough | 4 mi | 1.2 |
| PassaicCity | 4.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Glen RidgeBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| HaledonBorough | 4.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Essex FellsBorough | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| PreaknessCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Great Notch, NJ in?
- Great Notch is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Great Notch, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Great Notch include 07424.
- What is the population of Great Notch, NJ?
- About 4,008 people live in Great Notch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Great Notch?
- Nearby places include Montclair State University (0.8 mi), Woodland Park (1.6 mi), Upper Montclair (1.8 mi), Singac (2 mi), Clifton (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023