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Ringwood, NJ
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07456.
Population
11,657
Land area
25.6sq mi
People per sq mi
456
ZIP codes
1
Ringwood and its ZIP codes
Ringwood at a glance
- Ringwood is 64% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 121st among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $152,414, 47% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $449,800 and median rent is $1,750 a month.
Local data for Ringwood, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ringwood, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$152,414
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$449,800
Median rent
$1,750/mo
Homeownership
96.2%
Bachelor's or higher
52.5%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,861), Italian Americans (2,560), German Americans (2,341).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Passaic County. PPP loans are for Ringwood.
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
PPP loans
$18.3M
331 loans, 2,119 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ringwood, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ringwood, 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
84° / 20°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ringwood, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Crime in Ringwood
Ringwood Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 42
- per 100,000 people · 21% of the NJ rate
- Property crime
- 195
- per 100,000 people · 15% of the NJ rate
ZIP codes in Ringwood
1 in or overlapping Ringwood. Population shown
Cities near Ringwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HewittCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Hillburn, NYVillage | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| Sloatsburg, NYVillage | 5 mi | 2.5 |
| WanaqueBorough | 5.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Ramapo College of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Suffern, NYVillage | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
| OaklandBorough | 6.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Tuxedo Park, NYVillage | 6.6 mi | 2.7 |
| BloomingdaleBorough | 6.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Greenwood Lake, NYVillage | 7.2 mi | 2 |
| Upper Greenwood LakeCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.7 |
| RamseyBorough | 7.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Franklin LakesBorough | 7.9 mi | 9.4 |
| Montebello, NYVillage | 8 mi | 4.3 |
| Pompton LakesBorough | 8.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Pines LakeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ringwood, NJ in?
- Ringwood is in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Ringwood, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ringwood include 07456.
- What is the population of Ringwood, NJ?
- About 11,657 people live in Ringwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ringwood?
- Nearby places include Hewitt (4.6 mi), Hillburn, NY (5 mi), Sloatsburg, NY (5 mi), Wanaque (5.3 mi), Ramapo College of New Jersey (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023