Ridgefield, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07657
Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,032
- 1,675/sq mi High-density area
- $118,059
- Median income Above-median income area
- $646,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ridgefield pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,675
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07657 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 07657 (Ridgefield, NJ) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.1 in 2023 to 249.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07657 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ridgefield, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 11,032 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 1,675 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07657 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,059 (3% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,676. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $646,200 (25% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,095; 51.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07657 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 07657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridgefield, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07657.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
87 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 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 07657, Ridgefield, 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
11,032
Population
6.6
Area (sq mi)
1,675
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07657?
39.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
39.4%
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?
$118,059
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$50,676
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07657 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Ridgefield, 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)
$118,059 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
4,117housing units
4,117
Total Housing Units
4,036
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$646,200
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$2,095
Median Rent
1957
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
+12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07657 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 178 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 196 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 219 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 222 |
| 2024 | +12.2% | 249 |
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 553 business establishments in ZIP 07657, employing approximately 4,274 people with a combined annual payroll of $295,977,000.
553
Businesses
4,274
Employees
$296.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 87 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 52 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 1.8% |
| Information | 7 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.7% |
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 07657 vs 07022 →
ZIP 07657 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07093
West New York (07093)
60,884 residents
- 07047
North Bergen (07047)
60,773 residents
- 07010 23,594
Cliffside Park (07010)
23,594 residents
- 07650 19,601
Palisades Park (07650)
19,601 residents
- 07022 13,835
Fairview (07022)
13,835 residents
- 07660 12,729
Ridgefield Park (07660)
12,729 residents
- 07020 11,513
Edgewater (07020)
11,513 residents
- 07657 11,032
Ridgefield (07657)
11,032 residents
- 07643 10,626
Little Ferry (07643)
10,626 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07657 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07657 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07020
Edgewater (07020)
$124,050 median income
- 07657
Ridgefield (07657)
$118,059 median income
- 07072
Carlstadt (07072)
$115,444 median income
- 07660
Ridgefield Park (07660)
$100,718 median income
- 07650
Palisades Park (07650)
$94,743 median income
- 07010
Cliffside Park (07010)
$93,452 median income
- 07074
Moonachie (07074)
$90,260 median income
- 07643
Little Ferry (07643)
$85,750 median income
- 07047
North Bergen (07047)
$78,911 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07657 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07022 | Fairview, NJ | 13,835 | 1.1 mi |
| 07660 | Ridgefield Park, NJ | 12,729 | 1.6 mi |
| 07650 | Palisades Park, NJ | 19,601 | 1.4 mi |
| 07010 | Cliffside Park, NJ | 23,594 | 1.5 mi |
| 07643 | Little Ferry, NJ | 10,626 | 1.6 mi |
| 07093 | West New York, NJ | 60,884 | 3.0 mi |
| 07020 | Edgewater, NJ | 11,513 | 2.2 mi |
| 07047 | North Bergen, NJ | 60,773 | 2.7 mi |
| 07074 | Moonachie, NJ | 2,708 | 2.3 mi |
| 07072 | Carlstadt, NJ | 6,127 | 2.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07657, 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 (11,032 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 07657 in?
ZIP code 07657 (Ridgefield) 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 07657?
ZIP code 07657 in Ridgefield, NJ has a population of 11,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07657?
The median household income in ZIP 07657 is $118,059, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07657?
The median home value in ZIP 07657 is $646,200, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07657 is White at 40.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07657?
ZIP code 07657 has 553 business establishments employing approximately 4,274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07657?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07657 are: Wholesale trade (87), Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07657?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07657 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 07657?
In ZIP code 07657, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.5% 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 07657?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07657 is 31.6 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 07657?
In ZIP code 07657, approximately 51.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07657?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07657 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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