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Wanaque, NJ — ZIP 07465

Population: 5,921 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07465 (Wanaque, NJ) is $523,601 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $564,000 after a median 58 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$523,601

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$523,601
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+21.0%
10-year appreciation
+66.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$525,862
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$564,000
Median list price
$975,000
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,220/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,530/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,900/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,540/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,510/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Lakeland Regional High School District, Wanaque School District
Schools include
Lakeland Regional High School, Wanaque Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ringwood Mines/Landfill (6.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
199

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
73,133
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
70,858

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Hill Top Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
22
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL, HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,875 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
43.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.4%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
146,196
Average weekly wage
$1,150
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 07465State medianUS median
Median home value$523,601$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$564,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 07465?
$523,601.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07465?
$564,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07465?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07465?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,900/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07465?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 07465 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07465?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 07465?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07465?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 07465?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07465 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07465?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07465?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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