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ZIP Code 07421

Passaic, New Jersey

FIPS 07421

Juniper

ZIP Code 07421 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$420,000

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

77%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.8

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,977

Median Age

46

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$420,000

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.24

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$2,166

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

77%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.9%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

120.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42.8

Lower than 75%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 07421: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07421?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07421 is $420,000, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07421?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07421 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07421 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07421 cost about 3.24× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07421?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07421 is $2,166 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07421?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07421 have moved 77% over the past five years (1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07421?
ZIP Code 07421 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07421 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07421's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.8 (lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →