Elmwood Park, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07407
Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,403
- 2,834/sq mi High-density area
- $101,740
- Median income Above-median income area
- $483,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elmwood Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,834
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07407 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 07407 (Elmwood Park, NJ) rose +11.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.3 in 2023 to 266.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07407 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 19,403 residents across 6.8 square miles, a density of 2,834 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07407 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,740 (17% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,773. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $483,700 (6% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,074; 57.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07407 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 07407
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmwood Park, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07407.
- Construction
Construction
101 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 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 07407, Elmwood Park, 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
19,403
Population
6.8
Area (sq mi)
2,834
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07407?
39.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
34.4%
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?
$101,740
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$43,773
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07407 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Elmwood Park, 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)
$101,740 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
7,765housing units
7,765
Total Housing Units
7,462
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$483,700
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$2,074
Median Rent
1958
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
+11.1%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07407 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 184 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 202 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 222 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 240 |
| 2024 | +11.1% | 267 |
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 544 business establishments in ZIP 07407, employing approximately 8,955 people with a combined annual payroll of $596,813,000.
544
Businesses
8,955
Employees
$596.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 101 | 18.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.1% |
| Information | 4 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
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 07407 vs 07663 →
ZIP 07407 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07055
Passaic (07055)
69,816 residents
- 07011
Clifton (07011)
39,710 residents
- 07410
Fair Lawn (07410)
32,457 residents
- 07026
Garfield (07026)
30,555 residents
- 07407 19,403
Elmwood Park (07407)
19,403 residents
- 07503 18,723
Paterson (07503)
18,723 residents
- 07514 18,289
Paterson (07514)
18,289 residents
- 07663 13,659
Saddle Brook (07663)
13,659 residents
- 07504 12,882
Paterson (07504)
12,882 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07407 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07407 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07410
Fair Lawn (07410)
$144,574 median income
- 07663
Saddle Brook (07663)
$129,073 median income
- 07662
Rochelle Park (07662)
$110,380 median income
- 07407
Elmwood Park (07407)
$101,740 median income
- 07026
Garfield (07026)
$79,700 median income
- 07504
Paterson (07504)
$76,659 median income
- 07011
Clifton (07011)
$74,194 median income
- 07514
Paterson (07514)
$70,205 median income
- 07513
Paterson (07513)
$68,630 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07407 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07663 | Saddle Brook, NJ | 13,659 | 1.3 mi |
| 07504 | Paterson, NJ | 12,882 | 1.2 mi |
| 07513 | Paterson, NJ | 11,508 | 1.5 mi |
| 07410 | Fair Lawn, NJ | 32,457 | 2.1 mi |
| 07026 | Garfield, NJ | 30,555 | 1.9 mi |
| 07503 | Paterson, NJ | 18,723 | 1.8 mi |
| 07662 | Rochelle Park, NJ | 5,530 | 2.1 mi |
| 07514 | Paterson, NJ | 18,289 | 1.9 mi |
| 07011 | Clifton, NJ | 39,710 | 2.2 mi |
| 07055 | Passaic, NJ | 69,816 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07407, 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 (19,403 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 07407 in?
ZIP code 07407 (Elmwood Park) 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 07407?
ZIP code 07407 in Elmwood Park, NJ has a population of 19,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07407?
The median household income in ZIP 07407 is $101,740, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07407?
The median home value in ZIP 07407 is $483,700, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07407?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07407 is White at 52.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07407?
ZIP code 07407 has 544 business establishments employing approximately 8,955 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07407?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07407 are: Construction (101), Health care and social assistance (56), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07407?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07407 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 07407?
In ZIP code 07407, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% 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 07407?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07407 is 27.1 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 07407?
In ZIP code 07407, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07407?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07407 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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