ZIP Code 07407

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Elmwood Park · Bergen County · New Jersey

Population
19,403

2,834/sq mi

Median income
$101,740

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$483,700

▲ 74% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.1%

Median age 39.9

Land area
6.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 07407 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey has a population of 19,403. The median household income is $101,740, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $483,700, 74% above the US average. 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07407 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.8 square miles in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey. The area is home to 19,403 residents, producing a population density of 2,834 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07407 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07407 sits at $101,740 (17% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $43,773. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $483,700 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $2,074 per month, and 57.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07407 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bergen County, so you can benchmark 07407 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07407

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07407.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,403

Population

6.8

Area (sq mi)

2,834

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07407?

39.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

34.4%

Foreign-Born

White 52.7%
African American 11.7%
Asian 9.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%

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

$43,773

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,765

Total Housing Units

7,462

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$483,700

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$2,074

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Elmwood Park, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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