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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
$101,740
Median income
$483,700
Median home value
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $43,773. Poverty here runs at 11.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.4%. Housing costs here run $483,700 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $2,074 a month; 57.5% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07407, plus 6 more within Bergen County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 07407 ranks nationally

Elmwood Park, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,740 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07407 ranks #5 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 07407 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 07407 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Bergen County

07601 standard
Hackensack, NJ
Pop: 43,010
07666 standard
Teaneck, NJ
Pop: 39,776
07024 standard
Fort Lee, NJ
Pop: 35,353
07410 standard
Fair Lawn, NJ
Pop: 32,457
07026 standard
Garfield, NJ
Pop: 30,555
07631 standard
Englewood, NJ
Pop: 27,119

Related Areas

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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.

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