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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
$107,396
Median income
$448,000
Median home value
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $69,158. Poverty here runs at 7.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $448,000 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,273 monthly, and 55.5% of units 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. To put 07024 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bergen County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

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

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ZIP 07024 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07024 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07024 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.