Harrington Park, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07640
Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,664
- 981/sq mi High-density area
- $180,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $776,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harrington Park pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 981
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07640 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 07640 (Harrington Park, NJ) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.5 in 2023 to 246.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07640 covers 4.8 square miles in Harrington Park, Bergen County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,664 residents on file, a density of 981 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07640 skews affluent, with a median household income of $180,500 (48% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $83,739. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $776,900 (50% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 92.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,414.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07640 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 07640
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrington Park, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07640.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 07640, Harrington Park, 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
4,664
Population
4.8
Area (sq mi)
981
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07640?
46.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
17.8%
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?
$180,500
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$83,739
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07640 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Harrington Park, 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)
$180,500 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
1,818housing units
1,818
Total Housing Units
1,768
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$776,900
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,414
Median Rent
1962
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07640 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 176 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 188 |
| 2022 | +8.6% | 204 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 230 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 246 |
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 86 business establishments in ZIP 07640, employing approximately 407 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,671,000.
86
Businesses
407
Employees
$23.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 17.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 16.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.5% |
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 07640 vs 07648 →
ZIP 07640 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07675
Westwood (07675)
26,339 residents
- 07628
Dumont (07628)
17,433 residents
- 07626 8,537
Cresskill (07626)
8,537 residents
- 07624 8,373
Closter (07624)
8,373 residents
- 07630 7,379
Emerson (07630)
7,379 residents
- 07648 5,730
Norwood (07648)
5,730 residents
- 10983 5,532
Tappan (10983)
5,532 residents
- 07647 5,152
Northvale (07647)
5,152 residents
- 07627 4,881
Demarest (07627)
4,881 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07640 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07640 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07641
Haworth (07641)
$236,765 median income
- 07627
Demarest (07627)
$208,036 median income
- 07624
Closter (07624)
$190,469 median income
- 07675
Westwood (07675)
$183,154 median income
- 07640
Harrington Park (07640)
$180,500 median income
- 07648
Norwood (07648)
$178,311 median income
- 07626
Cresskill (07626)
$170,376 median income
- 10983
Tappan (10983)
$160,170 median income
- 07630
Emerson (07630)
$155,536 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07640 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07648 | Norwood, NJ | 5,730 | 1.5 mi |
| 07624 | Closter, NJ | 8,373 | 1.5 mi |
| 07675 | Westwood, NJ | 26,339 | 1.8 mi |
| 07641 | Haworth, NJ | 3,382 | 2.1 mi |
| 07647 | Northvale, NJ | 5,152 | 2.3 mi |
| 07628 | Dumont, NJ | 17,433 | 3.2 mi |
| 07627 | Demarest, NJ | 4,881 | 2.7 mi |
| 07630 | Emerson, NJ | 7,379 | 2.5 mi |
| 10983 | Tappan, NY | 5,532 | 3.1 mi |
| 07626 | Cresskill, NJ | 8,537 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07640, 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 (4,664 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 07640 in?
ZIP code 07640 (Harrington Park) 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 07640?
ZIP code 07640 in Harrington Park, NJ has a population of 4,664 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07640?
The median household income in ZIP 07640 is $180,500, which is 137% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07640?
The median home value in ZIP 07640 is $776,900, which is 179% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07640 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07640?
ZIP code 07640 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 407 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07640 are: Construction (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Wholesale trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07640?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07640 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 07640?
In ZIP code 07640, 80.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.1% 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 07640?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07640 is 35.6 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 07640?
In ZIP code 07640, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07640 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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