Edgewater, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07020
Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,513
- 4,594/sq mi High-density area
- $124,050
- Median income Above-median income area
- $715,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edgewater pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,594
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07020 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07020 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edgewater, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 11,513 residents across 2.5 square miles, a density of 4,594 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07020 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,050 (2% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $84,598. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $715,700 (39% above the average New Jersey ZIP), with only 39.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,579.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07020 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 07020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edgewater, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$84,598
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
38.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07020 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Edgewater, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$124,050 Top 38% higher than 62% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,872housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 07020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10025
New York (10025)
94,600 residents
- 10027
New York (10027)
59,707 residents
- 10024
New York (10024)
59,283 residents
- 10031
New York (10031)
56,438 residents
- 07024 35,353
Fort Lee (07024)
35,353 residents
- 10026 34,003
New York (10026)
34,003 residents
- 10030 26,999
New York (10030)
26,999 residents
- 07010 23,594
Cliffside Park (07010)
23,594 residents
- 07022 13,835
Fairview (07022)
13,835 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07020 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10024
New York (10024)
$181,560 median income
- 07020
Edgewater (07020)
$124,050 median income
- 10025
New York (10025)
$108,940 median income
- 07024
Fort Lee (07024)
$107,396 median income
- 07010
Cliffside Park (07010)
$93,452 median income
- 10026
New York (10026)
$81,244 median income
- 10031 $65,283
New York (10031)
$65,283 median income
- 07022 $63,606
Fairview (07022)
$63,606 median income
- 10027 $59,587
New York (10027)
$59,587 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07020 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07020, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,513 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07020 in?
ZIP code 07020 (Edgewater) is located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Bergen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bergen-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07020?
ZIP code 07020 in Edgewater, NJ has a population of 11,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07020?
The median household income in ZIP 07020 is $124,050, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07020?
The median home value in ZIP 07020 is $715,700, which is 157% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07020 is White at 40.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07020?
ZIP code 07020 has 476 business establishments employing approximately 5,044 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07020 are: Accommodation and food services (70), Other services (except public administration) (68), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07020?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07020 increased by 14.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07020?
In ZIP code 07020, 83.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07020 is 38.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07020?
In ZIP code 07020, approximately 39.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07020 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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