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Emerson, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07630

Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,379
1,277/sq mi
$155,536
Median income
$645,200
Median home value
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Emerson pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,277
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07630 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07630 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Emerson, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 7,379 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 1,277 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07630 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,536 (27% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $67,188. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $645,200 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,887 a month; 91.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 07630 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bergen County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 07630

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Emerson, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07630.

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 07630, Emerson, 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

7,379

Population

5.8

Area (sq mi)

1,277

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07630?

48.8

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

19.6%

Foreign-Born

White 70.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 15.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$155,536

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$67,188

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07630 ranks nationally

Emerson, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$155,536 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,636

Total Housing Units

2,636

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

$645,200

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,887

Median Rent

1960

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07630 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 168
2021 +7.1% 180
2022 +8.5% 195
2023 +16.8% 228
2024 +5.6% 241

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 189 business establishments in ZIP 07630, employing approximately 2,136 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,173,000.

189

Businesses

2,136

Employees

$122.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 46 24.3%
Other services (except public administration) 26 13.8%
Retail trade 21 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 10.1%
Construction 17 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 11 5.8%
Wholesale trade 8 4.2%
Manufacturing 6 3.2%
Finance and insurance 5 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.1%
Information 4 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 07630 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 07630 ranks #9 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 07630 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 07630 ranks #9 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
07649 Oradell, NJ 7,978 1.3 mi
07641 Haworth, NJ 3,382 1.6 mi
07646 New Milford, NJ 16,341 2.9 mi
07642 Hillsdale, NJ 10,207 2.5 mi
07676 Township Of Washington, NJ 9,075 2.3 mi
07675 Westwood, NJ 26,339 2.6 mi
07640 Harrington Park, NJ 4,664 2.5 mi
07628 Dumont, NJ 17,433 2.6 mi
07661 River Edge, NJ 11,340 3.4 mi
07624 Closter, NJ 8,373 3.3 mi

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Pop: 43,010
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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

Bergen County Emerson, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07630 in? ▼
ZIP code 07630 (Emerson) 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 07630? ▼
ZIP code 07630 in Emerson, NJ has a population of 7,379 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07630? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07630 is $155,536, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07630? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07630 is $645,200, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07630? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07630 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07630? ▼
ZIP code 07630 has 189 business establishments employing approximately 2,136 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07630? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07630 are: Health care and social assistance (46), Other services (except public administration) (26), Retail trade (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07630? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07630 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 07630? ▼
In ZIP code 07630, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.0% 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 07630? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07630 is 31.1 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 07630? ▼
In ZIP code 07630, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07630? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07630 is 3.1% 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.