Zip code 07407: Elmwood Park, New Jersey
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 07407
07407 is an urban zip code in Elmwood Park, New Jersey (Bergen County), covering 2.6 sq mi of land. About 21,412 people live here, or 8,101 per square mile. The median resident is 39.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $101,740 a year, 26% above the national median of $80,734. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $483,700, or 4.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,074 a month.
35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.1 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare. 56% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 07407 compares
- 91stU.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%90th of 580 in NJ
- Population density8,101/sq mi90thU.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi73rd of 580 in NJ
- Median gross rent$2,07486thU.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720126th of 517 in NJ
- Diversity index65.785thU.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.477th of 580 in NJ
- 83rdWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%134th of 578 in NJ
- Median household income$101,74073rdU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556355th of 566 in NJ
- Median home value$483,70073rdU.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400239th of 563 in NJ
- Median earnings per worker$56,02669thU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474393rd of 575 in NJ
- Tech workers4.1%69thU.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%231st of 578 in NJ
- Uninsured rate8.9%65thU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%92nd of 579 in NJ
- 64thU.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%255th of 580 in NJ
- Healthcare workers10.4%64thU.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%168th of 578 in NJ
- Per capita income$43,77360thU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253431st of 579 in NJ
- 57thU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%385th of 580 in NJ
- Average commute27.1 min57thU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min415th of 563 in NJ
- Median age39.956thU.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1387th of 579 in NJ
- Poverty rate11.6%54thU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%107th of 579 in NJ
- 52ndU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478219th of 574 in NJ
- 47thU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%309th of 553 in NJ
- 44thU.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%363rd of 578 in NJ
- 41stU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%453rd of 576 in NJ
- Population21,41233rdU.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809162nd of 580 in NJ
- Homeownership rate57.5%28thU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%456th of 576 in NJ
- Residents under 1819.6%28thU.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%344th of 580 in NJ
- Work from home8.5%25thU.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%472nd of 577 in NJ
- Housing vacancy3.9%21stU.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%295th of 576 in NJ
- 11thU.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%441st of 578 in NJ
- Veterans2.4%10thU.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%444th of 580 in NJ
| Measure | 07407 | Bergen | NJ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born residents | 34.4% | 31.8% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 90th of 580 | |
| Population density | 8,101/sq mi | 4,134/sq mi | 1,270/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 73rd of 580 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,074 | $1,914 | $1,720 | $1,413 | 126th of 517 | |
| Diversity index | 65.7 | 65.3 | 66.4 | 61.4 | 77th of 580 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 134th of 578 | |
| Median household income | $101,740 | $124,884 | $103,556 | $80,734 | 355th of 566 | |
| Median home value | $483,700 | $623,000 | $454,400 | $332,700 | 239th of 563 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $56,026 | $70,145 | $60,474 | $49,666 | 393rd of 575 | |
| Tech workers | 4.1% | 5% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 231st of 578 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.9% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 92nd of 579 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.5% | 18.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 255th of 580 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.4% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 168th of 578 | |
| Per capita income | $43,773 | $63,735 | $54,253 | $44,673 | 431st of 579 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 53.1% | 43.6% | 35.7% | 385th of 580 | |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 31.2 min | 30.5 min | 26.4 min | 415th of 563 | |
| Median age | 39.9 | 42 | 40.1 | 38.9 | 387th of 579 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.6% | 6.8% | 9.7% | 12.5% | 107th of 579 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.437 | 0.472 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 219th of 574 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49.9% | 50.8% | 51.6% | 51.1% | 309th of 553 | |
| Government workers | 13% | 12.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 363rd of 578 | |
| Broadband access | 91% | 94.8% | 92.8% | 91% | 453rd of 576 | |
| Population | 21,412 | 962,316 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 | 162nd of 580 | |
| Homeownership rate | 57.5% | 65.3% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 456th of 576 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.6% | 20.9% | 21.8% | 22% | 344th of 580 | |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 18.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 472nd of 577 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.9% | 3.9% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 295th of 576 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.2% | 11.1% | 8.9% | 10% | 441st of 578 | |
| Veterans | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 444th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White49%
- Black10%
- Hispanic30%
- Asian9%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1.0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,462
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 73.9%
- Married couples
- 49.4%
- Living alone
- 19.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.4%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 7,765
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Vacant
- 3.9%
- Median year built
- 1958
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 36.4%
- Home value to income
- 4.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 07407 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $81,229 | $74,888 |
| Service | $32,714 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $45,287 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $74,458 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $39,219 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.5%
- Households with broadband
- 91%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.3%
- No internet access
- 6.7%
- Without health insurance
- 8.9%
- Limited-English households
- 11.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Elmwood Park
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Bergen County
- Center point
- 40.9045° N, 74.1195° W
- Land area
- 2.6 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
- Elmwood Park100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 07407
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07504 | Paterson, NJ | 1.2 mi | $76,659 |
| 07663 | Saddle Brook, NJ | 1.4 mi | $129,073 |
| 07513 | Paterson, NJ | 1.5 mi | $68,630 |
| 07026 | Garfield, NJ | 1.8 mi | $79,700 |
| 07503 | Paterson, NJ | 1.9 mi | $60,443 |
| 07514 | Paterson, NJ | 1.9 mi | $70,205 |
| 07011 | Clifton, NJ | 2.1 mi | $74,194 |
| 07410 | Fair Lawn, NJ | 2.2 mi | $144,574 |
| 07662 | Rochelle Park, NJ | 2.2 mi | $110,380 |
| 07644 | Lodi, NJ | 2.7 mi | $89,305 |
| 07501 | Paterson, NJ | 2.7 mi | $44,300 |
| 07524 | Paterson, NJ | 2.7 mi | $49,103 |
Zip codes like 07407 elsewhere
Questions about 07407
What city is zip code 07407?
07407 is assigned to Elmwood Park, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 07407 in?
07407 is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the population of 07407?
About 21,412 people live in 07407, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 07407 in?
07407 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 07407?
The median household income in 07407 is $101,740.
What zip codes are near 07407?
The closest zip codes to 07407 are 07504, 07663, 07513, 07026, 07503.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07407, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.