ZIP Code 07621
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Bergenfield · Bergen County · New Jersey
- Population
- 26,761
- Median income
- $130,045
- Median home value
- $491,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.3%
- Land area
- 7.3 sq mi
3,677/sq mi
▲ 70% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
New York
ZIP code 07621 in Bergenfield, New Jersey has a population of 26,761. The median household income is $130,045, which is 70% above the national average. Median home value is $491,500, 77% above the US average. 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07621 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.3 square miles in Bergenfield, Bergen County, New Jersey. The area is home to 26,761 residents, producing a population density of 3,677 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 07621 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07621 sits at $130,045 (7% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $48,968. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $491,500 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,752 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07621 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bergen County, so you can benchmark 07621 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 07621
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07621.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07621, Bergenfield, 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
26,761
Population
7.3
Area (sq mi)
3,677
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07621?
40.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
39.1%
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?
$130,045
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$48,968
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,479
Total Housing Units
9,322
Occupied Units
157
Vacant Units
3.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$491,500
Median Home Value
-5% vs state
$1,752
Median Rent
1954
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07621 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 194 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 211 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 235 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 258 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 279 |
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 535 business establishments in ZIP 07621, employing approximately 3,611 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,745,000.
535
Businesses
3,611
Employees
$161.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 75 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 54 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.8% |
| Information | 7 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.8% |
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 07621 vs 07628 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07628 | Dumont, NJ | 17,433 | 1.5 mi |
| 07646 | New Milford, NJ | 16,341 | 1.3 mi |
| 07641 | Haworth, NJ | 3,382 | 2.7 mi |
| 07661 | River Edge, NJ | 11,340 | 2.1 mi |
| 07666 | Teaneck, NJ | 39,776 | 2.4 mi |
| 07670 | Tenafly, NJ | 14,573 | 2.4 mi |
| 07626 | Cresskill, NJ | 8,537 | 2.3 mi |
| 07631 | Englewood, NJ | 27,119 | 2.6 mi |
| 07649 | Oradell, NJ | 7,978 | 2.8 mi |
| 07605 | Leonia, NJ | 8,950 | 4.2 mi |
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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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