Carlstadt, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07072
Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,127
- 601/sq mi High-density area
- $115,444
- Median income Above-median income area
- $595,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlstadt pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 601
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07072 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07072 (Carlstadt, NJ) rose +16.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.3 in 2023 to 279.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07072 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carlstadt, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 6,127 residents across 10.2 square miles, a density of 601 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07072 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,444 (5% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,290. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $595,400 (15% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 62.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,645.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07072 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 07072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlstadt, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$53,290
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 07072 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Carlstadt, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$115,444 Top 47% higher than 53% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,721housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 07072 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07070
Rutherford (07070)
18,061 residents
- 07094
Secaucus (07094)
16,264 residents
- 07604
Hasbrouck Heights (07604)
11,842 residents
- 07657
Ridgefield (07657)
11,032 residents
- 07643
Little Ferry (07643)
10,626 residents
- 07073
East Rutherford (07073)
8,913 residents
- 07075
Wood Ridge (07075)
7,626 residents
- 07072 6,127
Carlstadt (07072)
6,127 residents
- 07074 2,708
Moonachie (07074)
2,708 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07072 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07072 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07070
Rutherford (07070)
$143,153 median income
- 07094
Secaucus (07094)
$139,821 median income
- 07075
Wood Ridge (07075)
$136,108 median income
- 07604
Hasbrouck Heights (07604)
$123,734 median income
- 07657
Ridgefield (07657)
$118,059 median income
- 07072
Carlstadt (07072)
$115,444 median income
- 07073
East Rutherford (07073)
$97,993 median income
- 07074
Moonachie (07074)
$90,260 median income
- 07643
Little Ferry (07643)
$85,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07072 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07072, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,127 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07072 in?
ZIP code 07072 (Carlstadt) 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 07072?
ZIP code 07072 in Carlstadt, NJ has a population of 6,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07072?
The median household income in ZIP 07072 is $115,444, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07072?
The median home value in ZIP 07072 is $595,400, which is 114% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07072 is White at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07072?
ZIP code 07072 has 499 business establishments employing approximately 12,485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07072 are: Wholesale trade (145), Manufacturing (66), Transportation and warehousing (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07072 increased by 16.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 07072?
In ZIP code 07072, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07072?
In ZIP code 07072, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07072 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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