Zip code 07026: Garfield, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 07026?

07026 is assigned to Garfield, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 07026 in?

07026 is in Bergen County, New Jersey.

Q: What is the population of 07026?

About 32,783 people live in 07026, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 07026?

The median household income in 07026 is $79,700.

Q: What zip codes are near 07026?

The closest zip codes to 07026 are 07644, 07057, 07407, 07663, 07011.

Residential delivery areaBergen CountyEastern Time

Population

32,783

Median household income

$80K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$476K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,688/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.1 sq mi

15,530 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 07026

07026 is a dense urban zip code in Garfield, New Jersey (Bergen County), covering 2.1 sq mi of land. About 32,783 people live here, or 15,530 per square mile. The median resident is 38.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $79,700 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $475,500, or 6.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 45% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,688 a month.

26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support. 70% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 07026 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Foreign-born residents47.9%
98th
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%24th of 580 in NJ
Population density15,530/sq mi
95th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi39th of 580 in NJ
Uninsured rate16.3%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%41st of 579 in NJ
Unemployment rate6.7%
76th
U.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%168th of 578 in NJ
Healthcare workers11.3%
74th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%117th of 578 in NJ
Median home value$475,500
72nd
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400245th of 563 in NJ
Diversity index59.7
71st
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4140th of 580 in NJ
Median gross rent$1,688
67th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720315th of 517 in NJ
Poverty rate13.4%
63rd
U.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%83rd of 579 in NJ
Average commute28 min
63rd
U.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min378th of 563 in NJ
Tech workers3.5%
61st
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%280th of 578 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.446
59th
U.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478184th of 574 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters52.9%
58th
U.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%261st of 553 in NJ
Population32,783
55th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,80977th of 580 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$48,468
51st
U.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474474th of 575 in NJ
Median household income$79,700
50th
U.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556475th of 566 in NJ
Median age38.8
48th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1434th of 579 in NJ
Housing vacancy5.5%
38th
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%211th of 576 in NJ
Per capita income$35,515
36th
U.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253509th of 579 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher25.8%
36th
U.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%486th of 580 in NJ
Residents 65 and older14.7%
36th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%430th of 580 in NJ
Residents under 1820.5%
36th
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%293rd of 580 in NJ
Broadband access89.4%
30th
U.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%495th of 576 in NJ
Self-employed workers7.3%
23rd
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%377th of 578 in NJ
Government workers9.8%
17th
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%488th of 578 in NJ
Work from home6.7%
15th
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%507th of 577 in NJ
Homeownership rate44.7%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%503rd of 576 in NJ
Veterans1.5%
3rd
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%515th of 580 in NJ

Measure	07026	Bergen	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Foreign-born residents	47.9%	31.8%	23.9%	14.1%	98th	24th of 580
Population density	15,530/sq mi	4,134/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	95th	39th of 580
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.3%	6.1%	7.5%	8.4%	91st	41st of 579
Unemployment rate	6.7%	5.8%	6.3%	5.2%	76th	168th of 578
Healthcare workers	11.3%	10.3%	9.2%	9.7%	74th	117th of 578
Median home value	$475,500	$623,000	$454,400	$332,700	72nd	245th of 563
Diversity index	59.7	65.3	66.4	61.4	71st	140th of 580
Median gross rent	$1,688	$1,914	$1,720	$1,413	67th	315th of 517
Poverty rate	13.4%	6.8%	9.7%	12.5%	63rd	83rd of 579
Average commute	28 min	31.2 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	63rd	378th of 563
Tech workers	3.5%	5%	4.8%	3.8%	61st	280th of 578
Income inequality (Gini)	0.446	0.472	0.478	0.483	59th	184th of 574
Rent-burdened renters	52.9%	50.8%	51.6%	51.1%	58th	261st of 553
Population	32,783	962,316	9,343,809	334,922,499	55th	77th of 580
Median earnings per worker	$48,468	$70,145	$60,474	$49,666	51st	474th of 575
Median household income	$79,700	$124,884	$103,556	$80,734	50th	475th of 566
Median age	38.8	42	40.1	38.9	48th	434th of 579
Housing vacancy	5.5%	3.9%	7.5%	10.1%	38th	211th of 576
Per capita income	$35,515	$63,735	$54,253	$44,673	36th	509th of 579
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.8%	53.1%	43.6%	35.7%	36th	486th of 580
Residents 65 and older	14.7%	18.2%	17.2%	17.2%	36th	430th of 580
Residents under 18	20.5%	20.9%	21.8%	22%	36th	293rd of 580
Broadband access	89.4%	94.8%	92.8%	91%	30th	495th of 576
Self-employed workers	7.3%	11.1%	8.9%	10%	23rd	377th of 578
Government workers	9.8%	12.6%	14.3%	14.5%	17th	488th of 578
Work from home	6.7%	18.5%	16.8%	15.1%	15th	507th of 577
Homeownership rateWeakness	44.7%	65.3%	63.8%	65.2%	13th	503rd of 576
Veterans	1.5%	2.9%	3.7%	6.2%	3rd	515th of 580

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

10%

18–24

14%

25–34

15%

35–44

15%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.8

Under 18

20.5%

65 and over

14.7%

Race and ethnicity

White42%
Black5%
Hispanic47%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

59.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

47.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

38.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

30%

Spanish

39%

Other Indo-European

25%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 11,191
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 75.9%
Married couples: 45.2%
Living alone: 18.6%
Veterans (of adults): 1.5%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

12%

Median household income

07026

$79,700

Bergen Co.

$124,884

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,515

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

21.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.446

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

07026

$475,500

Bergen Co.

$623,000

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

07026

$1,688

Bergen Co.

$1,914

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

28%

2–4 units

59%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 11,846
Owner-occupied: 44.7%
Vacant: 5.5%
Median year built: 1954
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.5%
Home value to income: 6.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

30%

20–29

21%

30–44

23%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

28 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Office and admin

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Production

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Food service

Business and finance

Education

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

13%

Manufacturing

11%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Other services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.0%

Median earnings per worker

$48,468

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	07026	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$69,233	$74,888
Service	$25,993	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,429	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$58,599	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,338	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

38%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
Households with broadband: 89.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75%
No internet access: 8.5%
Without health insurance: 16.3%
Limited-English households: 17.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Garfield
State: New Jersey
County: Bergen County
Center point: 40.8798° N, 74.1082° W
Land area: 2.1 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Garfield100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 07026

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
07644	Lodi, NJ	1.4 mi	26,082	$89,305	$475,000
07057	Wallington, NJ	1.8 mi	11,889	$85,862	$528,300
07407	Elmwood Park, NJ	1.8 mi	21,412	$101,740	$483,700
07663	Saddle Brook, NJ	1.8 mi	14,419	$129,073	$503,400
07011	Clifton, NJ	1.8 mi	38,587	$74,194	$428,900
07055	Passaic, NJ	1.9 mi	70,002	$55,371	$429,900
07604	Hasbrouck Heights, NJ	2.2 mi	12,115	$123,734	$552,900
07075	Wood Ridge, NJ	2.3 mi	10,218	$136,108	$566,200
07662	Rochelle Park, NJ	2.4 mi	5,869	$110,380	$498,500
07503	Paterson, NJ	2.7 mi	19,170	$60,443	$350,900
07513	Paterson, NJ	2.7 mi	11,576	$68,630	$423,500
07607	Maywood, NJ	2.8 mi	10,093	$117,912	$533,500

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Questions about 07026

What city is zip code 07026?

07026 is assigned to Garfield, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 07026 in?

07026 is in Bergen County, New Jersey.

What is the population of 07026?

About 32,783 people live in 07026, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 07026 in?

07026 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 07026?

The median household income in 07026 is $79,700.

What zip codes are near 07026?

The closest zip codes to 07026 are 07644, 07057, 07407, 07663, 07011.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07026, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.