Passaic, NJ โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Passaic County ยท New Jersey

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Passaic based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Passaic
National Avg
New Jersey Avg
Population: 70Income: 38Home Value: 41Safety: 100Education: 14Median Age: 52Climate: 50Cost of Living: 68

Quick Stats

Population

69,651

2023 ACS

Median Income

$56,780

2023

Median Home Value

$406,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,392

2023

Median Age

30.9

Unemployment

11.3%

Cost of Living Index

136.1

100 = national avg

Passaic is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, with a population of 69,651 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Passaic is one of the communities in New Jersey.

The median household income in Passaic is $56,780, and the median home value is $406,500. The cost of living index is 136.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,392 per month. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, and the median age is 30.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

69,651

Male

32,724

47.0%

Female

36,927

53.0%

Median Age

30.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

9.7%

High School or Higher

30.5%

Foreign Born

42.1%

Veterans

0.7%

Married

27.4%

Avg Household Size

3.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.158

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Two or More

45.1%

Foreign Born

42.1%

White
28.0%
Black
7.0%
Asian
4.8%
Native American
1.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
45.1%
Other
14.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

73.0%

50,873 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

27.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
21,583 (42.4%)
Puerto Rican
5,807 (11.4%)
Cuban
351 (0.7%)
Dominican
15,732 (30.9%)
Salvadoran
613 (1.2%)
Guatemalan
776 (1.5%)
Colombian
1,088 (2.1%)
Honduran
748 (1.5%)
Ecuadorian
1,103 (2.2%)
Peruvian
1,901 (3.7%)
Other Hispanic
1,168 (2.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,633 (79.6%)
Chinese
41 (1.2%)
Filipino
539 (16.3%)
Korean
1 (0.0%)
Japanese
8 (0.2%)
Other Asian
84 (2.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
9 (128.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
675 (99.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

64,124

English Only

27.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

42,698 speakers

Limited English

35.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
42,698 (66.6%)
Other Indo-European
2,080 (3.2%)
Other Languages
672 (1.0%)
Slavic Languages
419 (0.7%)
Tagalog
328 (0.5%)
Other Asian
300 (0.5%)
Arabic
80 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
70 (0.1%)
Chinese
54 (0.1%)
German
46 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

64.2%

Limited English Proficiency

35.8%

Spanish
49.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
57.2% limited English
Other Languages
17.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
38.2% limited English
Tagalog
21.0% limited English
Other Asian
4.7% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
47.1% limited English
Chinese
100.0% limited English
Korean
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

474

0.7% of population

Disability Rate

14.8%

70 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$41,638

Unemployment Rate

30.5%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
31.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
16.0%
Vietnam
17.9%
Korea
1.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.1%
35-54
20.5%
55-64
32.3%
65-74
14.8%
75+
19.4%

Male Veterans

441

93.0%

Female Veterans

33

7.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$41,638

Non-Veteran Income

$28,439

Difference

$13,199

46.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

70

Without Disability

404

Disability Rate

14.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

7,223

#1 Ancestry

Polish

2.1% (1,469)

#2 Ancestry

American

1.7% (1,207)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

1.5% (1,021)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Polish
2.1%
American
1.7%
Italian
1.5%
Russian
0.7%
German
0.7%
European
0.6%
Irish
0.6%
West Indian
0.5%
Sub-Saharan African
0.4%
English
0.3%
Austrian
0.3%
Jamaican
0.2%
Hungarian
0.2%
Arab
0.2%
Ukrainian
0.2%
French
0.1%
Canadian
0.1%
Dutch
0.0%
Albanian
0.0%
Swiss
0.0%

Families & Households

Total Households

20,434

Family Households

15,541

76.1%

Married Couples

7,366

36.0%

Non-Family Households

4,893

23.9%

Single Mother Households

6,996

34.2%

Single Father Households

1,179

5.8%

Living Alone

4,313

21.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

19,250

In Married Couple

9,902

51.4%

With Single Mother

8,753

45.5%

With Single Father

595

3.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$59,055

Married Couple Income

$87,395

Single Mother Income

$38,998

Single Father Income

$56,139

Avg Family Size

3.4

Avg Non-Family Size

3.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,011

Grandparents Responsible

740

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$56,780

-22% vs national

Per Capita Income

$24,048

-35% vs national

Poverty Rate

23.1%

+69% vs national

Gini Index

0.4786

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

11.3%

+118% vs national

SNAP Recipients

38.2%

of households

How Passaic Compares

Passaic vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Passaic is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
22.0%
$25-50K
23.1%
$50-75K
16.3%
$75-100K
12.8%
$100-150K
14.2%
$150-200K
5.4%
$200K+
6.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

11.3%

+99% vs NJ avg

Labor Force

33,791

Employed

29,926

Mean Commute

24 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

9.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

30.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

30.9

Work from Home

8.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

136.1

100 = national avg

+36.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$59,877

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$141,528

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
208.4
Food
93.4
Transportation
99.0
Healthcare
94.7
Utilities
117.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,024

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,324

per month

The median household income in Passaic, NJ is $56,780, which is 22.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $24,048. The poverty rate of 23.1% is higher than the NJ state average of 7.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4786, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, compared to the state average of 5.7%. The labor force is 33,791. 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 24 minutes, with 8.2% working from home. About 48.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 136.1, which is 36.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 208.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $59,877 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$364,900

Median List Price

$534,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$273

Days on Market

94

Active Inventory

35

Months of Supply

2.1

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$553,815

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,189

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

64.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

40.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

102.6%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
64.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
40.0%
Listings with Price Drops
2.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 35.8%List Price โ†“ 2.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

17

New Listings

14

Pending Sales

10

Homes Sold โ†‘ 88.9%New Listings โ†“ 33.3%Pending โ†“ 23.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$273

Median List $/SF

$298

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 5.0%List $/SF โ†“ 1.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Passaic vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Passaic is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$406,500

Median Rent

$1,392

Total Housing Units

21,019

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Owner Occupied

23.5%

Renter Occupied

76.5%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,397

Housing Types

Single Family
19.2%
Multi-Family
80.5%
Mobile Home
0.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.46%

of home value

Median Home Value

$406,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$10,219

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($406,500). In Passaic, NJ, this works out to an effective rate of 2.46%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Passaic, NJ is $364,900 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 94 days on the market. 64.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $273. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,189/month. About 23.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 21,019 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 2.46%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

7.19

per 1,000 residents

+177% vs national

Property Crime Rate

18.37

per 1,000 residents

+7% vs national

Total Crimes

1,788

2024

Violent Clearance

35%

cases solved

Property Clearance

4%

cases solved

YoY Change

+14.5%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Passaic Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Passaic vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Passaic is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 57.5%Property โ†‘ 19.9%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Passaic police solve 43% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of murder cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.010.0%
RapeViolent120.1716.7%
RobberyViolent1111.598.1%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3795.4243.0%
BurglaryProperty1141.6314.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty98814.133.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1832.620.5%

Passaic, NJ reported 503 violent crimes and 1,285 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 residents is 176.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 35% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 988 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 3.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20245031,2857.1918.37
20234321,5196.2822.08
20223751,3865.4320.09
202115540.210.75
20202791,0284.0114.77
20193691,2155.3017.45
20184061,2985.7618.43
20173901,1635.4916.37
20163981,1065.6115.58
20153281,1004.5715.32

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

95.8

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

94.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

76.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

38.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

30

Public Assistance

$69.1M

Individual Assistance

$233.1M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $70.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Hurricane Ida โ†’HurricaneSep 2021$14.4M$103.0M
Remnants of Hurricane Ida โ†’HurricaneSep 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$29.8M$31.7M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Severe StormJun 2018$1.9Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012$6.4M$35.5M
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Severe Storm โ†’Severe StormNov 2011$1.2Mโ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’Severe StormOct 2011$1.5Mโ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011$10.1M$45.3M
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormFeb 2011$1.3Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2010$2.5M$2.5M
Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Floโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2007โ€”$9.2M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2005โ€”$632K
Power Outage โ†’OtherSep 2003โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2003โ€”โ€”
Fires and Explosions โ†’FireSep 2001โ€”โ€”
West Nile Virus โ†’OtherNov 2000โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 38 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

14,381

Total Claims Paid

$316,695,443

Avg Claim Payout

$22,022

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

54

Federal Funding

$132,469,546

Properties Protected

744

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.11

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine20$111,083,952
601.2: Generators - Regular17$1,761,714
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan4$663,082
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine3$13,315,718
601.1: Generators; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation2$172,886

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Passaic has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, lightning, winter weather. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 14,381 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $69,142,987 in public assistance recovery funding. $233,101,275 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 54 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.9%

near the national average

Depression Rate

15.6%

7.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.2%

3.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

33.6%

23.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.7%

Arthritis

18.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.6%

Loneliness

40.5%

Lack of Support

30.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

36.9%

Mobility

17.7%

Cognitive

19.7%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

11.0%

Self-Care

6.5%

Independent Living

11.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Passaic has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 33.6% of adults lack health insurance. 70.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

St Mary'S General Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Mary'S General HospitalIn cityAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc3.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5โ€”
Hackensack University Medical Center4.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Hudson Regional Hospital6.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H6.1 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

24 min

+2% vs national

Drive Alone

48.9%

-38% vs national

Public Transit

13.0%

+1344% vs national

Work From Home

8.2%

-12% vs national

Carpool

16.5%

Walk / Bike

11.8%

combined

How Passaic's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

5-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202211010
202122000
202011010
201911010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Passaic, NJ is 24 minutes, which is 1.7% above the national average of 23 minutes. 48.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.2% work from home, which is below the NJ state average of 12.2%. Public transit is used by 13.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 16.5% of workers carpool. 11.3% walk to work. 0.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.7%

of households

No Internet

6.5%

of households

Total Households

20,434

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
66.7%
Cellular Data Plan
89.1%
Satellite
3.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
23.8%
No Internet Access
6.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

91.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.1%

of households

Tablet

49.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.5%
Smartphone
91.3%
Desktop / Laptop
54.1%
Tablet
49.8%
Smartphone Only
28.7%
No Computer
6.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

19.3ยข

per kWh

+5% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

14.6ยข

per kWh

-1% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

11.9ยข

per kWh

+7% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$128

residential

-12% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

13% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New Jersey averages 19.3ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $128. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Passaic vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

92.3% of households in Passaic have broadband internet access. 66.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 23.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.5% of households have no internet access. 28.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Passaic is located in Passaic County, NJ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Passaic.

Election Overview

Source: Passaic County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

95,156

46.9%

GOP Votes

100,954

49.8%

Total Votes

202,767

Margin

R+2.9%

Shift from 2020

R+19.4pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+2.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202495,156100,954202,76746.9%49.8%R+2.9
2020129,09792,009224,33057.6%41.0%D+16.5
2016112,60871,488189,09959.6%37.8%D+21.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Passaic County recorded 202,767 total votes. Republicans won the county with 49.8% of the vote compared to 46.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+2.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+19.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Passaic County has shifted 24.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

236

Total Assets

$104.0M

Total Income

$83.5M

Per 10K Residents

33.9

nonprofits

-31.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

19

Median Assets

$99K

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
97
Human Services
19
Education
18
Philanthropy
16
International
5
Arts & Culture
4
Housing & Shelter
4
Community Improvement
4
Health Care
3
Voluntary Health
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Youth Development
3
Public Benefit
3
Mental Health
2
Public Safety
2
Recreation & Sports
2
Civil Rights
2
Unknown
2
Animal-Related
1
Medical Research
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
79.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $82.6M of $104.0M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Passaic

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
YESHIVA KTANA OF PASSAICReligion$33.8M$20.7M1989
MESIVTA OF CLIFTONEducation$12.9M$4.2M2007
PASSAIC HEBREW INSTITUTEEducation$11.2M$11.4M1943
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE & CHILDRENS CENTER OF CLIFTON-PASSAIC INCHuman Services$5.5M$7.3M2007
CHILDRENS DAY NURSERY AND FAMILY CENTERHuman Services$4.4M$3.1M1941
RIESE-SAINT MARYS CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$4.1M$1.7M1982
PASSAIC FAMILY HEAD START INCHuman Services$3.6M$4.9M2002
JOSEPH RICHARD CURRIER FOUNDATIONMedical Research$2.5M$12015
HATZOLAH OF PASSAIC CLIFTON EMSPublic Safety$2.4M$425K2014
EITZ CHAIM FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.2Mโ€”2024
GEMACH ZICHRON MOSHE INCCommunity Improvement$2.1M$2.1M2000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YESHIVAT HESDDER SDEROT INCPhilanthropy$2.0M$1.1M2002
MINISTERIOS DE AVIVAMIENTO INTERNACIONALReligion$1.9M$250K2019
PARTNERS IN TORAH INCReligion$1.7M$1.3M2002
PASSAIC AFFORDABLE HOUSING COALITIONHousing & Shelter$1.6M$691K2014
MIKVAH YISRAEL OF PASSIAC CLIFTONโ€”$1.3M$293K1984
NEW SEED FOUNDUnknown$1.1M$295K1996
GARY KLAUSNER CHESED FUND INCFood & Agriculture$1.1M$1.3M1999
PASSAIC-CLIFTON GEMACH INCUnknown$1.0M$154K2022
ACADEMIC TORAH INSTITUTE INCReligion$917K$495K2013
PCHK CORPHuman Services$788K$788K2022
SNOWLAKE RETREATReligion$481K$2.7M2020
SOCIETY OF INDO-AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS INCEducation$467K$127K1984
PASSAIC OPTIMIST FRIEND OF YOUTH FOUNDATION INCEducation$413K$244K2011
NORTHEAST LIFE SKILLS ASSOCIATES INCMental Health$409K$1.4M1986
YAD DAVID YITZCHAK INCPhilanthropy$389K$454K2024
COLLEGIATE SCHOOLEducation$355K$1.7M1937
BM EMEK YEHOSHUA A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATIONEducation$299K$89K2014
UNITED PUERTO RICAN COUNCILPhilanthropy$255K$169K2011
DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$206K$447K1999
W FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$180K$92016
UKRAINIAN AMERICAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF PASSAIC INCโ€”$166K$142K1990
JUVENILE EDUCATION & AWARENESS PROJECTYouth Development$157K$149K2014
DAF A WEEK INCReligion$147K$493K2015
IGLESIA DE DIOS SENDES DE AMORReligion$139K$76K2006
KOOL KIDS PASSAIC INCHuman Services$129K$61K2016
TORAH COMMUNITY FUND INCInternational$125K$2.5M2011
URBAN CRISIS COUNCIL DAY CAREโ€”$125K$975K1974
PASSAIC CHILL INCPhilanthropy$124K$37K2018
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CARDOZO SCHOOLEmployment$123K$61K1997
UNITED PASSAIC ORGANIZATIONโ€”$120K$525K1982
TAG OF PASSAIC-CLIFTON INCReligion$101K$182K2017
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ELON MOREHInternational$97K$166K2004
ZICHRU INCReligion$81K$797K2021
DANTO FAMILY FOUNDATION A NEW JERSEY NON PROFIT CORPORATIONPhilanthropy$68K$97K2012
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF EVEN YISROEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$63K$809K1999
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH EDUCATION INCPhilanthropy$58K$58K2011
YESHIVA KEREN HATORAH OF PASSAIC-CLIFTONEducation$56K$153K2023
KAV L NOAR FOUNDATIONInternational$49K$721K2013
S & R TENNENHAUS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$48K$12006

Passaic, NJ has 236 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $104.0M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 97 organizations. 19 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 33.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

368

Total Approved

$89.3M

Jobs Supported

2,969

Per 10K Residents

52.8

SBA loans

+4.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

64

Top Lender

TD Bank, National Association

52 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1993โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)97% of all loans

Loans

357

Total Amount

$84.6M

Avg Loan

$237,017

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$62.1M(73%)

Jobs Supported

2,865

5043% of all loans

Loans

11

Total Amount

$4.7M

Avg Loan

$425,727

Median Loan

$296,000

7(a) โ€” 97%504 โ€” 3%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

65

18% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$25.5M

29% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$392,388

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade67 loans
NAICS 44
$21.9M
Wholesale Trade56 loans
NAICS 42
$10.0M
Other Services40 loans
NAICS 81
$5.7M
Accommodation & Food Services24 loans
NAICS 72
$5.8M
Construction24 loans
NAICS 23
$3.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Stage One Ny Llc2$4.6M
Passaic Pediatrics Ii Pa1$3.7M
Sprint Distribution Services Llc4$3.0M
8-10 Lexington Ave Llc1$3.0M
Jersey Kids Transportation Inc1$2.9M
161 T & J Food Corp1$2.7M
Emerald Green Llc1$2.5M
Van Houten Plumbing and Heatin1$1.8M
Craftline Cabinet Corp2$1.5M
514 Passaic Meat Farm Llc1$1.5M

Passaic, NJ has received 368 SBA loans totaling $89.3M in approved funding between 1993 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 357 loans (97% of the total), supporting 2,865 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 11 loans totaling $4.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Passaic is TD Bank, National Association with 52 loans. That works out to 52.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

107

Total Population

2,793,405

Avg Median Income

-$12,350,817

Avg Home Value

-$18,119,274

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
0700352,921$98,805$447,600$1,7755.3
070047,712$113,750$651,800$2,57610.1
0700626,417$148,645$667,300$1,9739.3
0700913,317$153,654$600,800$1,6934.3
0701025,580$94,960$577,200$1,7831.0
0701138,817$73,589$403,200$1,6133.1
0701215,153$100,341$459,300$1,6952.2
0701329,419$119,291$462,700$1,6964.4
070144,867$138,222$413,400$1,9121.4
0701740,809$61,552$316,700$1,3462.3
0701828,261$59,039$314,100$1,4101.7
0702014,544$137,847$723,400$2,6451.0
070212,320$250,001$976,300$3,5011.4
0702214,920$64,152$512,100$1,5970.8
0702439,785$105,594$422,200$2,2572.5
0702632,502$75,701$454,300$1,6122.1
070288,002$246,500$725,600$2,3951.3
0702922,128$80,495$433,100$2,0361.3
0703058,340$176,943$872,100$2,8191.3
0703116,368$101,493$464,700$1,7062.5
0703240,570$83,212$431,700$1,6498.8
0704227,173$127,083$733,100$2,0173.8
0704313,502$250,001$948,300$2,2872.5
0704414,441$159,044$595,000$2,1252.8
0704761,202$75,505$466,800$1,7025.1
0705033,856$53,109$336,200$1,4272.2
0705248,323$131,456$527,200$1,79112.0
0705569,651$56,780$406,500$1,3923.1
0705711,825$82,422$493,700$1,5681.0
070686,211$160,644$640,600$3,2933.6
0707018,748$136,069$580,800$1,8592.8
0707122,343$109,021$496,000$1,7194.6
070726,343$94,854$523,800$1,5034.0
0707310,154$91,789$453,500$1,8673.7
070743,106$108,359$450,800$1,1311.1
0707510,094$131,412$532,900$1,8861.1
0708616,946$122,653$875,300$2,4220.8
0708766,375$65,369$446,800$1,4891.3
0709363,321$70,389$390,300$1,6191.2
0709421,437$134,746$557,800$2,1975.8
0710212,954$37,093$293,900$1,1411.1
0710336,733$42,397$259,300$1,2892.1
0710454,277$51,199$337,400$1,3432.5
0710556,657$55,752$445,900$1,6004.6
0710635,999$48,105$321,400$1,2211.4
0710742,132$49,892$353,300$1,2591.6
0710937,785$90,164$405,500$1,5963.3
0711029,746$115,215$489,900$1,6983.4
0730654,567$75,861$502,600$1,6193.0
0730742,242$80,745$574,000$1,7081.9
0740721,287$100,852$456,000$2,0252.6
0741035,153$147,952$532,700$1,9085.1
074234,230$250,001$1,032,800$2,3751.7
0742427,475$104,122$477,300$1,7715.7
074326,996$140,063$586,200$1,8371.6
0745026,076$217,250$882,700$2,3405.8
0745212,082$210,369$817,300$1,9382.7
0747054,131$151,561$596,700$2,12623.9
0748116,866$196,632$908,900$2,0926.6
0750135,321$40,699$304,400$1,4421.8
0750217,488$68,649$347,200$1,4920.9
0750319,567$60,295$314,900$1,6051.6
0750413,485$67,269$369,600$1,4260.8
075054,617$33,311N/A$1,1130.2
0750619,472$118,093$499,200$1,8283.3
0750823,611$94,611$444,600$1,7495.0
0751210,919$114,177$507,700$1,7034.0
0751310,961$64,320$387,400$1,6060.6
0751418,912$65,492$314,400$1,4720.9
0752222,599$48,002$264,000$1,4580.9
0752414,676$50,033$360,200$1,3860.8
0760145,768$82,212$370,300$1,7944.2
076039,110$107,321$443,400$1,8930.8
0760412,067$118,670$508,500$1,6051.5
076059,333$115,476$634,500$2,1221.5
076062,771$82,750$514,700$1,9060.7
0760710,042$119,306$495,700$1,9321.3
07608120N/AN/A$1,9111.7
0762128,269$124,083$469,200$1,7442.9
0762818,072$125,585$469,900$1,7781.9
076307,263$153,963$626,000$1,9262.2
0763129,342$101,398$497,500$1,9255.0
076325,330$222,192$1,232,700$3,5012.1
0764310,942$79,476$388,500$1,7981.5
0764425,946$84,570$449,200$1,6752.3
0764616,882$113,513$554,800$1,7222.3
076498,197$214,736$702,400$2,2022.4
0765020,192$101,295$704,400$1,9761.2
0765226,500$139,707$736,000$2,84510.4
0765711,439$115,676$609,700$1,9352.5
0766013,167$98,184$459,400$1,6331.7
0766112,024$155,827$637,500$1,8111.8
076625,820$118,259$470,200$1,6661.0
0766314,349$125,935$473,700$2,0182.7
0766641,499$134,311$496,400$1,8506.0
076769,276$168,922$640,600$2,2303.0
1001944,276$121,835$1,066,100$2,6190.7
1002367,468$157,866$1,401,800$3,0501.0
1002462,576$182,614$1,746,400$2,9650.9
1002593,223$109,195$1,125,200$2,0090.9
1002637,113$74,140$1,014,100$1,5460.4
1002765,068$64,220$915,000$1,6090.9
1003160,305$65,067$678,000$1,7870.7
1003255,579$56,588$545,500$1,5460.7
1003630,589$100,225$988,000$2,3010.5
100696,669$226,151$2,000,001$3,5010.0
101150N/AN/AN/A0.0

Passaic, NJ has 107 ZIP codes with a combined population of 2,793,405. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$12,350,817. The average median home value is -$18,119,274. The average median monthly rent is -$6,228,656.

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