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Norwood, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07648

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

5,730
794/sq mi
$178,311
Median income
$709,100
Median home value
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norwood 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 6%
home value, US ZIPs
794
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07648 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07648 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwood, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 5,730 residents across 7.2 square miles, a density of 794 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07648 skews affluent, with a median household income of $178,311 (46% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $67,757. Local economic indicators show a 2.8% poverty rate alongside 0.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $709,100 (37% above the state average), median rent at $2,094 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07648, 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 07648

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwood, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07648.

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 07648, Norwood, 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

5,730

Population

7.2

Area (sq mi)

794

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07648?

48.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

29.1%

Foreign-Born

White 56.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 30.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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?

$178,311

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$67,757

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07648 ranks nationally

Norwood, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$178,311 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,001

Total Housing Units

1,966

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$709,100

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$2,094

Median Rent

1986

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07648 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 166
2021 +9.0% 181
2022 +8.0% 196
2023 +17.3% 230
2024 +3.0% 237

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 214 business establishments in ZIP 07648, employing approximately 2,017 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,963,000.

214

Businesses

2,017

Employees

$135.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 27 12.6%
Construction 25 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 19 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.4%
Manufacturing 17 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.5%
Retail trade 13 6.1%
Educational services 9 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.8%
Finance and insurance 6 2.8%

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 07648 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 07648 ranks #4 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 07648 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 07648 ranks #6 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
07647 Northvale, NJ 5,152 1.0 mi
07624 Closter, NJ 8,373 1.5 mi
07640 Harrington Park, NJ 4,664 1.5 mi
10983 Tappan, NY 5,532 2.4 mi
07627 Demarest, NJ 4,881 2.7 mi
10964 Palisades, NY 1,472 2.5 mi
10976 Sparkill, NY 2,258 2.8 mi
07626 Cresskill, NJ 8,537 3.7 mi
07620 Alpine, NJ 1,849 2.7 mi
10962 Orangeburg, NY 5,950 3.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07648 in? ▼
ZIP code 07648 (Norwood) 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 07648? ▼
ZIP code 07648 in Norwood, NJ has a population of 5,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07648? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07648 is $178,311, which is 134% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07648? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07648 is $709,100, which is 155% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07648? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07648 is White at 56.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07648? ▼
ZIP code 07648 has 214 business establishments employing approximately 2,017 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07648? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07648 are: Wholesale trade (27), Construction (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07648? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07648 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 07648? ▼
In ZIP code 07648, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.6% 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 07648? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07648 is 30.9 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 07648? ▼
In ZIP code 07648, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07648? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07648 is 2.8% 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.