ZIP Code 07020
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Edgewater · Bergen County · New Jersey
- Population
- 11,513
- Median income
- $124,050
- Median home value
- $715,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 72.7%
- Land area
- 2.5 sq mi
4,594/sq mi
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 157% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
New York
ZIP code 07020 in Edgewater, New Jersey has a population of 11,513. The median household income is $124,050, which is 63% above the national average. Median home value is $715,700, 157% above the US average. 72.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07020 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.5 square miles in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey. The area is home to 11,513 residents, producing a population density of 4,594 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07020 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07020 sits at $124,050 (2% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $84,598. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $715,700 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $2,579 per month, and 39.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07020 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bergen County, so you can benchmark 07020 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07020.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07020, Edgewater, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,513
Population
2.5
Area (sq mi)
4,594
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07020?
40.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
49.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$124,050
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$84,598
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
38.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
7,872
Total Housing Units
7,217
Occupied Units
655
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$715,700
Median Home Value
+39% vs state
$2,579
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.9%
YoY Change (2023)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07020 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -22.3% | 181 |
| 2019 | — | 244 |
| 2020 | -4.0% | 234 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 269 |
| 2023 | — | 315 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 476 business establishments in ZIP 07020, employing approximately 5,044 people with a combined annual payroll of $217,677,000.
476
Businesses
5,044
Employees
$217.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 13.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 15 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 2.9% |
| Information | 11 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07020 vs 07010 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07010 | Cliffside Park, NJ | 23,594 | 0.7 mi |
| 10115 | New York, NY | 0 | 1.0 mi |
| 10031 | New York, NY | 56,438 | 1.3 mi |
| 07024 | Fort Lee, NJ | 35,353 | 1.9 mi |
| 10024 | New York, NY | 59,283 | 2.2 mi |
| 10027 | New York, NY | 59,707 | 1.4 mi |
| 10025 | New York, NY | 94,600 | 1.8 mi |
| 07022 | Fairview, NJ | 13,835 | 1.5 mi |
| 10030 | New York, NY | 26,999 | 1.7 mi |
| 10026 | New York, NY | 34,003 | 1.8 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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