ZIP Code 07643

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Little Ferry · Bergen County · New Jersey

Population
10,626

2,780/sq mi

Median income
$85,750

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$429,300

▲ 54% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.1%

Median age 44.6

Land area
3.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 07643 in Little Ferry, New Jersey has a population of 10,626. The median household income is $85,750, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $429,300, 54% above the US average. 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07643 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Little Ferry, Bergen County, New Jersey. The area is home to 10,626 residents, producing a population density of 2,780 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 07643 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07643 sits at $85,750 (30% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $46,279. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $429,300 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,783 per month, and 45.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07643 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bergen County, so you can benchmark 07643 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 07643

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,626

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

2,780

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

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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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Little Ferry, NJ

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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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