East Rutherford, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07073
Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,913
- 925/sq mi High-density area
- $97,993
- Median income Above-median income area
- $458,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Rutherford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 925
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07073 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 07073 (East Rutherford, NJ) rose +17.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.6 in 2023 to 282.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 8,913 residents across 9.6 square miles, a density of 925 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07073 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,993 (20% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,483. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $458,100 (11% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,952; 35.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07073 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 07073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Rutherford, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07073.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
91 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
76 establishments
- Construction 37
Construction
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 36
Other services (except public administration)
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 07073, East Rutherford, 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
8,913
Population
9.6
Area (sq mi)
925
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07073?
38.2
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
31.5%
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?
$97,993
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$48,483
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07073 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
East Rutherford, 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)
$97,993 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
4,454housing units
4,454
Total Housing Units
4,217
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$458,100
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,952
Median Rent
1967
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
+17.0%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07073 have increased 17.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 198 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 215 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 237 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 242 |
| 2024 | +17.0% | 283 |
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 576 business establishments in ZIP 07073, employing approximately 15,889 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,294,528,000.
576
Businesses
15,889
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 119 | 20.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 76 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 37 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.3% |
| Information | 9 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 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 07073 vs 07070 →
ZIP 07073 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07071
Lyndhurst (07071)
20,554 residents
- 07070
Rutherford (07070)
18,061 residents
- 07094
Secaucus (07094)
16,264 residents
- 07604
Hasbrouck Heights (07604)
11,842 residents
- 07057
Wallington (07057)
11,335 residents
- 07073
East Rutherford (07073)
8,913 residents
- 07075 7,626
Wood Ridge (07075)
7,626 residents
- 07072 6,127
Carlstadt (07072)
6,127 residents
- 07014 5,184
Clifton (07014)
5,184 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07073 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07073 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
- 07014
Clifton (07014)
$119,545 median income
- 07072
Carlstadt (07072)
$115,444 median income
- 07071
Lyndhurst (07071)
$111,711 median income
- 07073
East Rutherford (07073)
$97,993 median income
- 07074
Moonachie (07074)
$90,260 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07073 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07070 | Rutherford, NJ | 18,061 | 1.1 mi |
| 07072 | Carlstadt, NJ | 6,127 | 1.3 mi |
| 07075 | Wood Ridge, NJ | 7,626 | 2.3 mi |
| 07071 | Lyndhurst, NJ | 20,554 | 2.0 mi |
| 07074 | Moonachie, NJ | 2,708 | 2.1 mi |
| 07604 | Hasbrouck Heights, NJ | 11,842 | 3.1 mi |
| 07094 | Secaucus, NJ | 16,264 | 2.7 mi |
| 07057 | Wallington, NJ | 11,335 | 2.7 mi |
| 07608 | Teterboro, NJ | 67 | 2.8 mi |
| 07014 | Clifton, NJ | 5,184 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07073, 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 (8,913 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 07073 in?
ZIP code 07073 (East Rutherford) 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 07073?
ZIP code 07073 in East Rutherford, NJ has a population of 8,913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07073?
The median household income in ZIP 07073 is $97,993, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07073?
The median home value in ZIP 07073 is $458,100, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07073 is White at 54.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07073?
ZIP code 07073 has 576 business establishments employing approximately 15,889 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07073 are: Retail trade (119), Accommodation and food services (91), Wholesale trade (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07073?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07073 increased by 17.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 07073?
In ZIP code 07073, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 07073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07073 is 28.3 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 07073?
In ZIP code 07073, approximately 35.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07073 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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