ZIP Code 07072
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Carlstadt · Bergen County · New Jersey
- Population
- 6,127
- Median income
- $115,444
- Median home value
- $595,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.8%
- Land area
- 10.2 sq mi
601/sq mi
▲ 51% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 114% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.7
New York
ZIP code 07072 in Carlstadt, New Jersey has a population of 6,127. The median household income is $115,444, which is 51% above the national average. Median home value is $595,400, 114% above the US average. 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.2 square miles in Carlstadt, Bergen County, New Jersey. The area is home to 6,127 residents, producing a population density of 601 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 07072 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07072 sits at $115,444 (5% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $53,290. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $595,400 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,645 per month, and 62.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bergen County, so you can benchmark 07072 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 07072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07072.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
145 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
66 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 38
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Construction 36
Construction
36 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07072, Carlstadt, 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
6,127
Population
10.2
Area (sq mi)
601
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07072?
44.7
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
21.4%
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?
$115,444
Median Household Income
-5% vs state
$53,290
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,721
Total Housing Units
2,586
Occupied Units
135
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$595,400
Median Home Value
+15% vs state
$1,645
Median Rent
1957
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
+16.9%
YoY Change (2024)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07072 have increased 16.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 193 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 214 |
| 2022 | +2.9% | 220 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 239 |
| 2024 | +16.9% | 280 |
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 499 business establishments in ZIP 07072, employing approximately 12,485 people with a combined annual payroll of $851,797,000.
499
Businesses
12,485
Employees
$851.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 145 | 29.1% |
| Manufacturing | 66 | 13.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 60 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 36 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 2.6% |
| Information | 9 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 1.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.6% |
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 07072 vs 07074 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07074 | Moonachie, NJ | 2,708 | 1.1 mi |
| 07608 | Teterboro, NJ | 67 | 2.0 mi |
| 07073 | East Rutherford, NJ | 8,913 | 1.3 mi |
| 07643 | Little Ferry, NJ | 10,626 | 1.9 mi |
| 07606 | South Hackensack, NJ | 2,310 | 2.4 mi |
| 07094 | Secaucus, NJ | 16,264 | 3.0 mi |
| 07070 | Rutherford, NJ | 18,061 | 2.3 mi |
| 07604 | Hasbrouck Heights, NJ | 11,842 | 2.7 mi |
| 07075 | Wood Ridge, NJ | 7,626 | 2.3 mi |
| 07657 | Ridgefield, NJ | 11,032 | 2.5 mi |
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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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