Allendale, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07401
Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,494
- 812/sq mi High-density area
- $160,162
- Median income Above-median income area
- $782,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Allendale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 812
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07401 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 07401 (Allendale, NJ) rose +14.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.2 in 2023 to 238.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Allendale, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 6,494 residents across 8.0 square miles, a density of 812 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07401 skews affluent, with a median household income of $160,162 (31% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $86,230. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $782,700 (52% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 81.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,590.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07401 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 07401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allendale, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07401.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
19 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 07401, Allendale, 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
6,494
Population
8.0
Area (sq mi)
812
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07401?
45.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
19.9%
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?
$160,162
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$86,230
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07401 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Allendale, 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)
$160,162 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
2,690housing units
2,690
Total Housing Units
2,504
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$782,700
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$2,590
Median Rent
1965
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
+14.9%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07401 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 173 |
| 2021 | +4.6% | 181 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 205 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 207 |
| 2024 | +14.9% | 238 |
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 209 business establishments in ZIP 07401, employing approximately 2,822 people with a combined annual payroll of $250,979,000.
209
Businesses
2,822
Employees
$251.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 14 | 6.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.4% |
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 07401 vs 07463 →
ZIP 07401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07450
Ridgewood (07450)
24,985 residents
- 07481
Wyckoff (07481)
16,716 residents
- 07446
Ramsey (07446)
14,484 residents
- 07452
Glen Rock (07452)
11,601 residents
- 07458
Saddle River (07458)
11,360 residents
- 07463 9,615
Waldwick (07463)
9,615 residents
- 07656 8,669
Park Ridge (07656)
8,669 residents
- 07432 7,128
Midland Park (07432)
7,128 residents
- 07401 6,494
Allendale (07401)
6,494 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07401 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07423
Ho Ho Kus (07423)
$250,000 median income
- 07458
Saddle River (07458)
$244,022 median income
- 07452
Glen Rock (07452)
$215,096 median income
- 07677
Woodcliff Lake (07677)
$213,981 median income
- 07450
Ridgewood (07450)
$208,211 median income
- 07481
Wyckoff (07481)
$203,988 median income
- 07463
Waldwick (07463)
$177,962 median income
- 07656
Park Ridge (07656)
$171,029 median income
- 07446
Ramsey (07446)
$160,996 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07401 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07463 | Waldwick, NJ | 9,615 | 1.4 mi |
| 07446 | Ramsey, NJ | 14,484 | 1.9 mi |
| 07432 | Midland Park, NJ | 7,128 | 2.7 mi |
| 07458 | Saddle River, NJ | 11,360 | 2.1 mi |
| 07481 | Wyckoff, NJ | 16,716 | 3.0 mi |
| 07423 | Ho Ho Kus, NJ | 4,078 | 3.0 mi |
| 07450 | Ridgewood, NJ | 24,985 | 3.7 mi |
| 07677 | Woodcliff Lake, NJ | 5,730 | 3.8 mi |
| 07452 | Glen Rock, NJ | 11,601 | 5.1 mi |
| 07656 | Park Ridge, NJ | 8,669 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07401, 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 (6,494 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 07401 in?
ZIP code 07401 (Allendale) 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 07401?
ZIP code 07401 in Allendale, NJ has a population of 6,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07401?
The median household income in ZIP 07401 is $160,162, which is 110% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07401?
The median home value in ZIP 07401 is $782,700, which is 181% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07401 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07401?
ZIP code 07401 has 209 business establishments employing approximately 2,822 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Health care and social assistance (24), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07401 increased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 07401?
In ZIP code 07401, 83.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.5% 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 07401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07401 is 36.3 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 07401?
In ZIP code 07401, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07401 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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