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River Edge, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07661

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

11,340
2,395/sq mi
$159,028
Median income
$660,300
Median home value
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

River Edge pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
2,395
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07661 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07661 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey, home to 11,340 residents across 4.7 square miles, a density of 2,395 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07661 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,028 (30% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $75,927. Poverty here runs at 4.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $660,300 (28% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,879 monthly, and 76.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bergen County, so you can benchmark 07661 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 07661

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in River Edge, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07661.

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 07661, River Edge, 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

11,340

Population

4.7

Area (sq mi)

2,395

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07661?

43.6

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

27.1%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 29.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$159,028

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$75,927

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

35.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07661 ranks nationally

River Edge, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$159,028 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,590

Total Housing Units

4,503

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$660,300

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,879

Median Rent

1954

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07661 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 185
2021 +7.9% 200
2022 +12.3% 224
2023 +8.2% 242
2024 +7.9% 262

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 257 business establishments in ZIP 07661, employing approximately 2,257 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,599,000.

257

Businesses

2,257

Employees

$151.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 18.3%
Health care and social assistance 38 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 28 10.9%
Retail trade 21 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 21 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 7.0%
Construction 17 6.6%
Wholesale trade 16 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.8%
Finance and insurance 14 5.5%
Information 6 2.3%
Educational services 4 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.2%

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 07661 vs 07646 →

ZIP 07661 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 07661 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 07661 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 07661 ranks #2 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
07646 New Milford, NJ 16,341 1.1 mi
07649 Oradell, NJ 7,978 2.1 mi
07621 Bergenfield, NJ 26,761 2.1 mi
07601 Hackensack, NJ 43,010 2.6 mi
07607 Maywood, NJ 9,555 2.1 mi
07652 Paramus, NJ 26,342 2.1 mi
07662 Rochelle Park, NJ 5,530 2.5 mi
07603 Bogota, NJ 8,187 3.6 mi
07630 Emerson, NJ 7,379 3.4 mi
07628 Dumont, NJ 17,433 2.7 mi

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Pop: 43,010
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Pop: 39,776
07024 standard
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Pop: 35,353
07410 standard
Fair Lawn, NJ
Pop: 32,457
07026 standard
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Pop: 30,555
07631 standard
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Pop: 27,119

Related Areas

Bergen County River Edge, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07661 in? ▼
ZIP code 07661 (River Edge) 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 07661? ▼
ZIP code 07661 in River Edge, NJ has a population of 11,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07661? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07661 is $159,028, which is 108% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07661? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07661 is $660,300, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07661? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07661 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07661? ▼
ZIP code 07661 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 2,257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07661? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07661 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (47), Health care and social assistance (38), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07661? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07661 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 07661? ▼
In ZIP code 07661, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.8% 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 07661? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07661 is 35.3 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 07661? ▼
In ZIP code 07661, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07661? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07661 is 4.4% 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.