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Passaic, NJ
City in Passaic County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07055.
Population
70,002
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
22,344
ZIP codes
1
Passaic and its ZIP codes
Passaic at a glance
- Passaic is about 18 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $55,371, 47% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $429,900 (5% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,465 a month.
Local data for Passaic, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Passaic, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,371
Poverty rate
22.9%
Median home value
$429,900
Median rent
$1,465/mo
Homeownership
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (22,680), Dominican Americans (16,243), Puerto Ricans (5,244).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Passaic County. PPP loans are for Passaic.
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
$2.9B
FY 2026, $5,461 per person
PPP loans
$111M
2,093 loans, 16,045 jobs reported
How people get to work
Passaic, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.6%
- Carpooled17.3%
- Public transit11.9%
- Walked10.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Passaic, 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° / 26°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Passaic, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
33.6%
U.S. 11.1% +22.5 pts
ZIP codes in Passaic
1 in or overlapping Passaic. Population shown
Cities near Passaic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WallingtonBorough | 1.3 mi | 1 |
| CliftonCity | 2 mi | 11.3 |
| GarfieldCity | 2 mi | 2.1 |
| Wood-RidgeBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.1 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| RutherfordBorough | 3 mi | 2.8 |
| Hasbrouck HeightsBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.5 |
| LodiBorough | 3.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Montclair State UniversityCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Upper MontclairCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.4 |
| East RutherfordBorough | 3.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Elmwood ParkBorough | 3.7 mi | 2.6 |
| TeterboroBorough | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| MoonachieBorough | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| CarlstadtBorough | 4.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Woodland ParkBorough | 4.2 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Passaic, NJ in?
- Passaic is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Passaic, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Passaic include 07055.
- What is the population of Passaic, NJ?
- About 70,002 people live in Passaic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Passaic?
- Nearby places include Wallington (1.3 mi), Clifton (2 mi), Garfield (2 mi), Wood-Ridge (2.3 mi), Brookdale (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023