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Haledon, NJ
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07508.
Population
8,980
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
7,392
ZIP codes
1
Haledon and its ZIP codes
Haledon at a glance
- Haledon is about 5.8 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $95,870 a year, 7% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $396,400 (13% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,750 a month.
Local data for Haledon, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Haledon, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,870
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$396,400
Median rent
$1,750/mo
Homeownership
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Peruvian Americans (993), Dominican Americans (841), Puerto Ricans (814).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Passaic County. PPP loans are for Haledon.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,775
174,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $5,461 per person
How people get to work
Haledon, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Haledon, 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 Haledon, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.9%
U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Haledon
1 in or overlapping Haledon. Population shown
Cities near Haledon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect ParkBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.5 |
| William Paterson University of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| PreaknessCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| PatersonCity | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| North HaledonBorough | 2.1 mi | 3.5 |
| HawthorneBorough | 2.5 mi | 3.3 |
| TotowaBorough | 2.9 mi | 4 |
| Woodland ParkBorough | 3.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Packanack LakeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Fair LawnBorough | 3.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Glen RockBorough | 3.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Elmwood ParkBorough | 4 mi | 2.6 |
| SingacCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Great NotchCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| Montclair State UniversityCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Midland ParkBorough | 4.8 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Haledon, NJ in?
- Haledon is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Haledon, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Haledon include 07508.
- What is the population of Haledon, NJ?
- About 8,980 people live in Haledon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Haledon?
- Nearby places include Prospect Park (0.7 mi), William Paterson University of New Jersey (1.1 mi), Preakness (1.7 mi), Paterson (1.7 mi), North Haledon (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023