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Park Ridge, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07656

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

8,669
1,278/sq mi
$171,029
Median income
$706,200
Median home value
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Park Ridge 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
1,278
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07656 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07656 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Park Ridge, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 8,669 residents across 6.8 square miles, a density of 1,278 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07656 skews affluent, with a median household income of $171,029 (40% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $72,134. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. Housing costs here run $706,200 for a typical home value (37% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,257 a month; 81.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 07656 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 07656

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Park Ridge, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07656.

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 07656, Park Ridge, 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

8,669

Population

6.8

Area (sq mi)

1,278

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07656?

47.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

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?

$171,029

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$72,134

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07656 ranks nationally

Park Ridge, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$171,029 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 57.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,416

Total Housing Units

3,276

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$706,200

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$2,257

Median Rent

1966

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07656 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 168
2021 +7.1% 180
2022 +12.5% 203
2023 +8.0% 219
2024 +9.8% 240

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 248 business establishments in ZIP 07656, employing approximately 2,154 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,733,000.

248

Businesses

2,154

Employees

$137.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 32 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 28 11.3%
Construction 27 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 27 10.9%
Retail trade 23 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 6.8%
Finance and insurance 15 6.0%
Wholesale trade 9 3.6%
Manufacturing 8 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.8%
Educational services 7 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%

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 07656 vs 07645 →

ZIP 07656 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 07656 ranks #7 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 07656 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 07656 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
07645 Montvale, NJ 7,832 1.3 mi
07677 Woodcliff Lake, NJ 5,730 1.2 mi
07642 Hillsdale, NJ 10,207 1.9 mi
10965 Pearl River, NY 14,791 2.4 mi
07675 Westwood, NJ 26,339 2.7 mi
07458 Saddle River, NJ 11,360 2.9 mi
07676 Township Of Washington, NJ 9,075 3.4 mi
07630 Emerson, NJ 7,379 4.3 mi
10977 Spring Valley, NY 59,048 5.7 mi
07423 Ho Ho Kus, NJ 4,078 3.8 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07656 in? ▼
ZIP code 07656 (Park Ridge) 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 07656? ▼
ZIP code 07656 in Park Ridge, NJ has a population of 8,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07656? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07656 is $171,029, which is 124% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07656? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07656 is $706,200, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07656? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07656 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07656? ▼
ZIP code 07656 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 2,154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07656? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07656 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (36), Accommodation and food services (32), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07656? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07656 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 07656? ▼
In ZIP code 07656, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.4% 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 07656? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07656 is 26.7 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 07656? ▼
In ZIP code 07656, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07656? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07656 is 1.5% 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.