Fort Lee, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07024
Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,353
- 5,393/sq mi High-density area
- $107,396
- Median income Above-median income area
- $448,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Lee pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,393
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07024 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07024 (Fort Lee, NJ) rose +14.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.0 in 2023 to 253.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07024 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Lee, Bergen County, New Jersey, with 35,353 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 5,393 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07024 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,396 (12% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,158. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $448,000 (13% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,273; 55.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07024 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 07024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Lee, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07024.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
253 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
224 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
181 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
170 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
138 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 07024, Fort Lee, 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
35,353
Population
6.6
Area (sq mi)
5,393
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07024?
46.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
50.0%
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?
$107,396
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$69,158
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07024 ranks nationally
Fort Lee, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$107,396 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US 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
19,659housing units
19,659
Total Housing Units
18,267
Occupied Units
1,392
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$448,000
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$2,273
Median Rent
1971
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
+14.3%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07024 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.2% | 203 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 216 |
| 2022 | +2.5% | 221 |
| 2023 | +0.5% | 222 |
| 2024 | +14.3% | 254 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,628 business establishments in ZIP 07024, employing approximately 14,472 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,200,391,000.
1,628
Businesses
14,472
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 253 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 224 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 181 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 170 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 138 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 134 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 130 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 90 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 70 | 4.3% |
| Construction | 68 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 61 | 3.8% |
| Information | 33 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 29 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.3% |
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 07024 vs 07650 →
ZIP 07024 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10032
New York (10032)
57,331 residents
- 10031
New York (10031)
56,438 residents
- 10033
New York (10033)
53,926 residents
- 10040
New York (10040)
41,905 residents
- 07024
Fort Lee (07024)
35,353 residents
- 07631
Englewood (07631)
27,119 residents
- 07010
Cliffside Park (07010)
23,594 residents
- 07650 19,601
Palisades Park (07650)
19,601 residents
- 07020 11,513
Edgewater (07020)
11,513 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07024 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07024 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07605
Leonia (07605)
$129,219 median income
- 07020
Edgewater (07020)
$124,050 median income
- 07024
Fort Lee (07024)
$107,396 median income
- 07631
Englewood (07631)
$102,571 median income
- 07650
Palisades Park (07650)
$94,743 median income
- 07010
Cliffside Park (07010)
$93,452 median income
- 10033
New York (10033)
$75,040 median income
- 10040
New York (10040)
$65,516 median income
- 10031
New York (10031)
$65,283 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07024 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07650 | Palisades Park, NJ | 19,601 | 1.4 mi |
| 07020 | Edgewater, NJ | 11,513 | 1.9 mi |
| 07605 | Leonia, NJ | 8,950 | 1.3 mi |
| 10033 | New York, NY | 53,926 | 2.0 mi |
| 10032 | New York, NY | 57,331 | 1.7 mi |
| 07631 | Englewood, NJ | 27,119 | 2.8 mi |
| 07010 | Cliffside Park, NJ | 23,594 | 2.2 mi |
| 10031 | New York, NY | 56,438 | 2.1 mi |
| 10115 | New York, NY | 0 | 2.8 mi |
| 10040 | New York, NY | 41,905 | 2.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07024, 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 (35,353 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 07024 in?
ZIP code 07024 (Fort Lee) 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 07024?
ZIP code 07024 in Fort Lee, NJ has a population of 35,353 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07024?
The median household income in ZIP 07024 is $107,396, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07024?
The median home value in ZIP 07024 is $448,000, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07024 is Asian at 43.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07024?
ZIP code 07024 has 1,628 business establishments employing approximately 14,472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07024?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07024 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (253), Health care and social assistance (224), Other services (except public administration) (181). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07024?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07024 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 07024?
In ZIP code 07024, 80.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.8% 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 07024?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07024 is 35.0 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 07024?
In ZIP code 07024, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07024 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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