Riverdale, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07457
Morris County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,559
- 676/sq mi High-density area
- $102,950
- Median income Above-median income area
- $395,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Riverdale pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 676
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07457 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 07457 (Riverdale, NJ) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.4 in 2023 to 228.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07457 covers 5.3 square miles in Riverdale, Morris County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,559 residents on file, a density of 676 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07457 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,950 (16% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,340. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 0.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $395,900 (23% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $2,424; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morris County, so 07457 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 07457
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverdale, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07457.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 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 07457, Riverdale, 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
3,559
Population
5.3
Area (sq mi)
676
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07457?
50.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
14.6%
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?
$102,950
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$58,340
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07457 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Riverdale, 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)
$102,950 38th percentile higher than 38% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,919housing units
1,919
Total Housing Units
1,873
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$395,900
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$2,424
Median Rent
1996
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07457 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 162 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 177 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 203 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 218 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 228 |
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 198 business establishments in ZIP 07457, employing approximately 3,255 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,723,000.
198
Businesses
3,255
Employees
$150.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 20 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Information | 5 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.0% |
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 07457 vs 07444 →
ZIP 07457 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07405
Butler (07405)
17,701 residents
- 07436
Oakland (07436)
12,754 residents
- 07442
Pompton Lakes (07442)
11,097 residents
- 07444
Pompton Plains (07444)
11,046 residents
- 07035
Lincoln Park (07035)
10,607 residents
- 07403
Bloomingdale (07403)
7,603 residents
- 07465 6,244
Wanaque (07465)
6,244 residents
- 07082 5,384
Towaco (07082)
5,384 residents
- 07420 4,942
Haskell (07420)
4,942 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07457 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07457 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07082
Towaco (07082)
$205,023 median income
- 07436
Oakland (07436)
$161,971 median income
- 07440
Pequannock (07440)
$147,188 median income
- 07405
Butler (07405)
$135,169 median income
- 07403
Bloomingdale (07403)
$128,010 median income
- 07442
Pompton Lakes (07442)
$124,454 median income
- 07035
Lincoln Park (07035)
$123,234 median income
- 07444
Pompton Plains (07444)
$117,959 median income
- 07465
Wanaque (07465)
$115,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07457 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07444 | Pompton Plains, NJ | 11,046 | 1.7 mi |
| 07442 | Pompton Lakes, NJ | 11,097 | 1.6 mi |
| 07403 | Bloomingdale, NJ | 7,603 | 2.3 mi |
| 07420 | Haskell, NJ | 4,942 | 2.9 mi |
| 07440 | Pequannock, NJ | 4,494 | 3.3 mi |
| 07465 | Wanaque, NJ | 6,244 | 4.1 mi |
| 07035 | Lincoln Park, NJ | 10,607 | 4.6 mi |
| 07405 | Butler, NJ | 17,701 | 3.7 mi |
| 07082 | Towaco, NJ | 5,384 | 4.9 mi |
| 07436 | Oakland, NJ | 12,754 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07457, 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 (3,559 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 07457 in?
ZIP code 07457 (Riverdale) is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Morris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morris-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07457?
ZIP code 07457 in Riverdale, NJ has a population of 3,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07457?
The median household income in ZIP 07457 is $102,950, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07457?
The median home value in ZIP 07457 is $395,900, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07457?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07457 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07457?
ZIP code 07457 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 3,255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07457?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07457 are: Health care and social assistance (31), Other services (except public administration) (24), Retail trade (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07457?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07457 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 07457?
In ZIP code 07457, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.0% 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 07457?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07457 is 27.5 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 07457?
In ZIP code 07457, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07457?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07457 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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