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North Arlington, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07031

Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,392
2,391/sq mi
$94,201
Median income
$474,500
Median home value
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Arlington pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
2,391
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07031 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 15,392 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 2,391 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07031 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,201 (23% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $48,014. Local economic indicators show a 4.3% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $474,500 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,738 per month, and 44.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bergen County, letting you compare 07031 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 07031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Arlington, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07031.

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 07031, North Arlington, 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

15,392

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

2,391

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07031?

40.1

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

30.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 9.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%

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?

$94,201

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$48,014

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07031 ranks nationally

North Arlington, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,201 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,900

Total Housing Units

6,649

Occupied Units

251

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.4%
Renter 55.6%

$474,500

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,738

Median Rent

1954

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07031 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 192
2021 +9.1% 209
2022 +12.3% 235
2023 +11.9% 262
2024 +4.2% 273

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 290 business establishments in ZIP 07031, employing approximately 2,699 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,811,000.

290

Businesses

2,699

Employees

$137.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 49 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 37 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 37 12.8%
Retail trade 35 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 31 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 24 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.1%
Wholesale trade 11 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.8%
Finance and insurance 10 3.5%
Manufacturing 5 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.7%
Information 3 1.0%

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 07031 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 07031 ranks #0 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 07031 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 07031 ranks #6 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
07071 Lyndhurst, NJ 20,554 1.1 mi
07032 Kearny, NJ 40,684 2.4 mi
07109 Belleville, NJ 35,897 1.9 mi
07014 Clifton, NJ 5,184 3.1 mi
07070 Rutherford, NJ 18,061 2.5 mi
07104 Newark, NJ 50,478 2.6 mi
07110 Nutley, NJ 28,351 2.7 mi
07094 Secaucus, NJ 16,264 3.2 mi
07029 Harrison, NJ 16,026 3.3 mi
07055 Passaic, NJ 69,816 4.8 mi

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Pop: 43,010
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Pop: 39,776
07024 standard
Fort Lee, NJ
Pop: 35,353
07410 standard
Fair Lawn, NJ
Pop: 32,457
07026 standard
Garfield, NJ
Pop: 30,555
07631 standard
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Pop: 27,119

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07031 in? ▼
ZIP code 07031 (North Arlington) 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 07031? ▼
ZIP code 07031 in North Arlington, NJ has a population of 15,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07031 is $94,201, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07031 is $474,500, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07031 is White at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07031? ▼
ZIP code 07031 has 290 business establishments employing approximately 2,699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07031 are: Construction (49), Accommodation and food services (37), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07031? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07031 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 07031? ▼
In ZIP code 07031, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 07031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07031 is 31.5 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 07031? ▼
In ZIP code 07031, approximately 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07031 is 4.3% 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.