Franklin Lakes, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07417
Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,580
- 434/sq mi High-density area
- $236,023
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,265,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Franklin Lakes pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 434
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07417 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 07417 (Franklin Lakes, NJ) rose +18.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.5 in 2023 to 214.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07417 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Franklin Lakes, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 10,580 residents across 24.4 square miles, a density of 434 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07417 skews affluent, with a median household income of $236,023 (93% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $105,906. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,265,000 (145% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 88.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,223.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07417 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 07417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklin Lakes, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07417.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
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 07417, Franklin Lakes, 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
10,580
Population
24.4
Area (sq mi)
434
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07417?
46.3
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
19.4%
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?
$236,023
Median Household Income
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$105,906
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07417 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Franklin Lakes, 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)
$236,023 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
3,886housing units
3,886
Total Housing Units
3,809
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,265,000
Median Home Value
+145% vs state ZIP avg
$3,223
Median Rent
1983
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
+18.1%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07417 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.2% | 158 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 170 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 186 |
| 2023 | -2.6% | 181 |
| 2024 | +18.1% | 214 |
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 401 business establishments in ZIP 07417, employing approximately 5,612 people with a combined annual payroll of $662,573,000.
401
Businesses
5,612
Employees
$662.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 13.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 39 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.0% |
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 07417 vs 07481 →
ZIP 07417 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07470
Wayne (07470)
54,717 residents
- 07430
Mahwah (07430)
25,890 residents
- 07508
Haledon (07508)
22,600 residents
- 07506 18,791
Hawthorne (07506)
18,791 residents
- 07481 16,716
Wyckoff (07481)
16,716 residents
- 07436 12,754
Oakland (07436)
12,754 residents
- 07442 11,097
Pompton Lakes (07442)
11,097 residents
- 07417 10,580
Franklin Lakes (07417)
10,580 residents
- 07463 9,615
Waldwick (07463)
9,615 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07417 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07417 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07417
Franklin Lakes (07417)
$236,023 median income
- 07481
Wyckoff (07481)
$203,988 median income
- 07463
Waldwick (07463)
$177,962 median income
- 07436
Oakland (07436)
$161,971 median income
- 07401
Allendale (07401)
$160,162 median income
- 07470
Wayne (07470)
$153,056 median income
- 07432
Midland Park (07432)
$146,841 median income
- 07430
Mahwah (07430)
$131,327 median income
- 07442
Pompton Lakes (07442)
$124,454 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07417 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07481 | Wyckoff, NJ | 16,716 | 2.2 mi |
| 07436 | Oakland, NJ | 12,754 | 2.3 mi |
| 07508 | Haledon, NJ | 22,600 | 3.9 mi |
| 07432 | Midland Park, NJ | 7,128 | 3.6 mi |
| 07442 | Pompton Lakes, NJ | 11,097 | 4.1 mi |
| 07463 | Waldwick, NJ | 9,615 | 4.3 mi |
| 07430 | Mahwah, NJ | 25,890 | 5.2 mi |
| 07470 | Wayne, NJ | 54,717 | 4.6 mi |
| 07401 | Allendale, NJ | 6,494 | 4.3 mi |
| 07506 | Hawthorne, NJ | 18,791 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07417, 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 (10,580 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 07417 in?
ZIP code 07417 (Franklin Lakes) 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 07417?
ZIP code 07417 in Franklin Lakes, NJ has a population of 10,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07417?
The median household income in ZIP 07417 is $236,023, which is 209% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07417?
The median home value in ZIP 07417 is $1,265,000, which is 355% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07417?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07417 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07417?
ZIP code 07417 has 401 business establishments employing approximately 5,612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07417?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07417 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (60), Health care and social assistance (52), Wholesale trade (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07417?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07417 increased by 18.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 07417?
In ZIP code 07417, 88.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.3% 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 07417?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07417 is 36.6 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 07417?
In ZIP code 07417, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07417?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07417 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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