ZIP Code 07071

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Lyndhurst · Bergen County · New Jersey

Population
20,554

1,743/sq mi

Median income
$111,711

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$524,400

▲ 89% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.0%

Median age 40.8

Land area
11.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 07071 in Lyndhurst, New Jersey has a population of 20,554. The median household income is $111,711, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $524,400, 89% above the US average. 42.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.8 square miles in Lyndhurst, Bergen County, New Jersey. The area is home to 20,554 residents, producing a population density of 1,743 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 07071 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07071 sits at $111,711 (8% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $54,095. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $524,400 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,796 per month, and 59.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bergen County, so you can benchmark 07071 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 07071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07071.

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 07071, Lyndhurst, 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

20,554

Population

11.8

Area (sq mi)

1,743

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07071?

40.8

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

23.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%

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?

$111,711

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$54,095

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 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 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,704

Total Housing Units

9,208

Occupied Units

496

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.6%
Renter 40.4%

$524,400

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,796

Median Rent

1956

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07071 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 193
2021 +6.7% 206
2022 +9.6% 226
2023 +8.4% 244
2024 +11.2% 272

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 643 business establishments in ZIP 07071, employing approximately 10,850 people with a combined annual payroll of $833,470,000.

643

Businesses

10,850

Employees

$833.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 72 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 72 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 10.6%
Construction 60 9.3%
Retail trade 55 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 55 8.6%
Wholesale trade 51 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 7.6%
Finance and insurance 37 5.8%
Manufacturing 31 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 29 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.0%
Information 14 2.2%
Educational services 13 2.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%

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 07071 vs 07031 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
07031 North Arlington, NJ 15,392 1.1 mi
07070 Rutherford, NJ 18,061 1.7 mi
07073 East Rutherford, NJ 8,913 2.0 mi
07032 Kearny, NJ 40,684 3.0 mi
07109 Belleville, NJ 35,897 2.7 mi
07094 Secaucus, NJ 16,264 2.5 mi
07057 Wallington, NJ 11,335 4.0 mi
07014 Clifton, NJ 5,184 2.8 mi
07110 Nutley, NJ 28,351 2.9 mi
07075 Wood Ridge, NJ 7,626 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07071 in?
ZIP code 07071 (Lyndhurst) 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 07071?
ZIP code 07071 in Lyndhurst, NJ has a population of 20,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07071?
The median household income in ZIP 07071 is $111,711, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07071?
The median home value in ZIP 07071 is $524,400, which is 89% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07071 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07071?
ZIP code 07071 has 643 business establishments employing approximately 10,850 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07071 are: Accommodation and food services (72), Other services (except public administration) (72), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07071 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 07071?
In ZIP code 07071, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.0% 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 07071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07071 is 29.0 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 07071?
In ZIP code 07071, approximately 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07071 is 7.1% 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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