Demarest, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07627
Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,881
- 909/sq mi High-density area
- $208,036
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,114,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Demarest 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 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 909
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07627 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 07627 (Demarest, NJ) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.9 in 2023 to 266.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07627 covers 5.4 square miles in Demarest, Bergen County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,881 residents on file, a density of 909 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07627 skews affluent, with a median household income of $208,036 (71% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $115,608. The poverty rate is 1.1%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,114,600 (116% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 94.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 43 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07627 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 07627
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Demarest, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07627.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 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 07627, Demarest, 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
4,881
Population
5.4
Area (sq mi)
909
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07627?
46.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
24.4%
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?
$208,036
Median Household Income
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$115,608
Per Capita Income
1.1%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
43.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07627 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Demarest, 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)
$208,036 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
1,748housing units
1,748
Total Housing Units
1,672
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,114,600
Median Home Value
+116% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1967
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07627 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 194 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 205 |
| 2022 | +8.3% | 222 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 241 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 266 |
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 88 business establishments in ZIP 07627, employing approximately 560 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,583,000.
88
Businesses
560
Employees
$30.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 18.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 9 | 10.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.4% |
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 07627 vs 07626 →
ZIP 07627 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07621
Bergenfield (07621)
26,761 residents
- 07628
Dumont (07628)
17,433 residents
- 07670
Tenafly (07670)
14,573 residents
- 07626 8,537
Cresskill (07626)
8,537 residents
- 07624 8,373
Closter (07624)
8,373 residents
- 07648 5,730
Norwood (07648)
5,730 residents
- 07647 5,152
Northvale (07647)
5,152 residents
- 07627 4,881
Demarest (07627)
4,881 residents
- 07640 4,664
Harrington Park (07640)
4,664 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07627 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07627 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07620
Alpine (07620)
$246,944 median income
- 07641
Haworth (07641)
$236,765 median income
- 07670
Tenafly (07670)
$208,200 median income
- 07627
Demarest (07627)
$208,036 median income
- 07624
Closter (07624)
$190,469 median income
- 07640
Harrington Park (07640)
$180,500 median income
- 07648
Norwood (07648)
$178,311 median income
- 07626
Cresskill (07626)
$170,376 median income
- 07621
Bergenfield (07621)
$130,045 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07627 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07626 | Cresskill, NJ | 8,537 | 1.0 mi |
| 07624 | Closter, NJ | 8,373 | 1.3 mi |
| 07670 | Tenafly, NJ | 14,573 | 2.6 mi |
| 07620 | Alpine, NJ | 1,849 | 2.0 mi |
| 07648 | Norwood, NJ | 5,730 | 2.7 mi |
| 07628 | Dumont, NJ | 17,433 | 2.0 mi |
| 07641 | Haworth, NJ | 3,382 | 2.2 mi |
| 07640 | Harrington Park, NJ | 4,664 | 2.7 mi |
| 07647 | Northvale, NJ | 5,152 | 3.6 mi |
| 07621 | Bergenfield, NJ | 26,761 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07627, 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 (4,881 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 07627 in?
ZIP code 07627 (Demarest) 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 07627?
ZIP code 07627 in Demarest, NJ has a population of 4,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07627?
The median household income in ZIP 07627 is $208,036, which is 173% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07627?
The median home value in ZIP 07627 is $1,114,600, which is 301% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07627?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07627 is White at 71.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07627?
ZIP code 07627 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07627?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07627 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Health care and social assistance (12), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07627?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07627 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 07627?
In ZIP code 07627, 83.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.9% 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 07627?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07627 is 43.2 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 07627?
In ZIP code 07627, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07627?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07627 is 1.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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