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 High-density area
- $159,028
- Median income Above-median income area
- $660,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07661 (River Edge, NJ) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.5 in 2023 to 261.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,927. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $660,300 (28% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,879.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bergen County, so 07661 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 07661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in River Edge, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07661.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07661?
43.6
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
27.1%
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?
$159,028
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$75,927
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07661 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
River Edge, 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)
$159,028 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
4,590housing units
4,590
Total Housing Units
4,503
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$660,300
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07601
Hackensack (07601)
43,010 residents
- 07621
Bergenfield (07621)
26,761 residents
- 07652
Paramus (07652)
26,342 residents
- 07628
Dumont (07628)
17,433 residents
- 07646 16,341
New Milford (07646)
16,341 residents
- 07661 11,340
River Edge (07661)
11,340 residents
- 07607 9,555
Maywood (07607)
9,555 residents
- 07603 8,187
Bogota (07603)
8,187 residents
- 07649 7,978
Oradell (07649)
7,978 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07661 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07649
Oradell (07649)
$221,322 median income
- 07661
River Edge (07661)
$159,028 median income
- 07630
Emerson (07630)
$155,536 median income
- 07652
Paramus (07652)
$144,349 median income
- 07621
Bergenfield (07621)
$130,045 median income
- 07628
Dumont (07628)
$126,071 median income
- 07607
Maywood (07607)
$117,912 median income
- 07646
New Milford (07646)
$114,889 median income
- 07662
Rochelle Park (07662)
$110,380 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07661, 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 (11,340 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 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.
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