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Little Ferry, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07643

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

10,626
2,780/sq mi
$85,750
Median income
$429,300
Median home value
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Little Ferry pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
2,780
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07643 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07643 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Ferry, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 10,626 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 2,780 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07643 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,750 (30% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $46,279. Local economic indicators show a 6.3% poverty rate alongside 7.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $429,300 (17% below the state average), median rent at $1,783 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07643, plus 6 more within Bergen County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 07643

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Ferry, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07643.

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 07643, Little Ferry, 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

10,626

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

2,780

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07643?

44.6

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

46.7%

Foreign-Born

White 41.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 20.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%

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?

$85,750

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$46,279

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07643 ranks nationally

Little Ferry, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,750 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,708

Total Housing Units

4,527

Occupied Units

181

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.7%
Renter 54.3%

$429,300

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,783

Median Rent

1964

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

+17.8%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07643 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 179
2021 +12.8% 202
2022 +11.2% 224
2023 +2.2% 229
2024 +17.8% 270

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 305 business establishments in ZIP 07643, employing approximately 3,538 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,511,000.

305

Businesses

3,538

Employees

$249.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 51 16.7%
Retail trade 46 15.1%
Construction 34 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 34 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 29 9.5%
Transportation and warehousing 23 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.6%
Manufacturing 16 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 14 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 2.6%
Finance and insurance 7 2.3%

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 07643 vs 07606 →

ZIP 07643 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 07643 ranks #6 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 07643 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 07643 ranks #8 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
07606 South Hackensack, NJ 2,310 0.9 mi
07074 Moonachie, NJ 2,708 1.0 mi
07660 Ridgefield Park, NJ 12,729 1.1 mi
07608 Teterboro, NJ 67 1.3 mi
07603 Bogota, NJ 8,187 2.0 mi
07657 Ridgefield, NJ 11,032 1.6 mi
07650 Palisades Park, NJ 19,601 2.2 mi
07072 Carlstadt, NJ 6,127 1.9 mi
07601 Hackensack, NJ 43,010 3.0 mi
07604 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 11,842 2.1 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07643 in? ▼
ZIP code 07643 (Little Ferry) 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 07643? ▼
ZIP code 07643 in Little Ferry, NJ has a population of 10,626 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07643? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07643 is $85,750, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07643? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07643 is $429,300, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07643? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07643 is White at 41.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07643? ▼
ZIP code 07643 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 3,538 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07643? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07643 are: Wholesale trade (51), Retail trade (46), Construction (34). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07643? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07643 increased by 17.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 07643? ▼
In ZIP code 07643, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% 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 07643? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07643 is 29.2 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 07643? ▼
In ZIP code 07643, approximately 45.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07643? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07643 is 6.3% 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.