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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
$115,444
Median income
$595,400
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $53,290. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.5%. The typical home here is valued at $595,400 (15% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,645 monthly, and 62.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 07072 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 07072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlstadt, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07072.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07072?

44.7

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

21.4%

Foreign-Born

White 61.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 14.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%

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

How ZIP 07072 ranks nationally

Carlstadt, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,444 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

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

Owner 62.7%
Renter 37.3%

$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

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ZIP 07072 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 07072 ranks #8 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 07072 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 07072 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
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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Pop: 32,457
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Pop: 27,119

Related Areas

Bergen County Carlstadt, NJ New Jersey

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.

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