ZIP Code 07024

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Fort Lee · Bergen County · New Jersey

Population
35,353

5,393/sq mi

Median income
$107,396

▲ 41% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$448,000

▲ 61% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
65.8%

Median age 46.7

Land area
6.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 07024 in Fort Lee, New Jersey has a population of 35,353. The median household income is $107,396, which is 41% above the national average. Median home value is $448,000, 61% above the US average. 65.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.6 square miles in Fort Lee, Bergen County, New Jersey. The area is home to 35,353 residents, producing a population density of 5,393 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 07024 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07024 sits at $107,396 (12% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $69,158. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $448,000 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $2,273 per month, and 55.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bergen County, so you can benchmark 07024 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 07024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07024.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 07024, Fort Lee, 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

35,353

Population

6.6

Area (sq mi)

5,393

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07024?

46.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

50.0%

Foreign-Born

White 38.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 43.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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

$69,158

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.0 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,659

Total Housing Units

18,267

Occupied Units

1,392

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.5%
Renter 44.5%

$448,000

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$2,273

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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

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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

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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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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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