Zip code 07646: New Milford, New Jersey
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 07646
07646 is an urban zip code in New Milford, New Jersey (Bergen County), covering 2.3 sq mi of land. About 16,995 people live here, or 7,444 per square mile. The median resident is 39.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $114,889 a year, 42% above the national median of $80,734. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $580,400, or 5.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,765 a month.
47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 45% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 07646 compares
- Broadband access97.7%96thStrengthU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%81st of 576 in NJ
- Population density7,444/sq mi89thU.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi87th of 580 in NJ
- Diversity index67.388thU.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.459th of 580 in NJ
- 87thU.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%123rd of 580 in NJ
- Median earnings per worker$67,48285thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474255th of 575 in NJ
- Healthcare workers12.5%85thU.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%71st of 578 in NJ
- Median household income$114,88982ndStrengthU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556269th of 566 in NJ
- Median home value$580,40080thU.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400171st of 563 in NJ
- 76thU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%255th of 580 in NJ
- Per capita income$51,40174thU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253326th of 579 in NJ
- 73rdU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%193rd of 578 in NJ
- Median gross rent$1,76571stU.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720270th of 517 in NJ
- Average commute29 min69thU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min339th of 563 in NJ
- Work from home16.9%68thU.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%260th of 577 in NJ
- Tech workers3.3%58thU.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%307th of 578 in NJ
- Median age39.654thU.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1405th of 579 in NJ
- 54thU.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%239th of 578 in NJ
- Government workers14.2%54thU.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%304th of 578 in NJ
- 53rdU.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%330th of 580 in NJ
- Residents under 1822.3%52ndU.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%193rd of 580 in NJ
- 50thU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%291st of 553 in NJ
- Uninsured rate6.3%45thU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%153rd of 579 in NJ
- Homeownership rate61.4%34thU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%433rd of 576 in NJ
- Population16,99526thU.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809207th of 580 in NJ
- Veterans3.6%21stU.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%301st of 580 in NJ
- 21stU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478390th of 574 in NJ
- Poverty rate4.2%7thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%379th of 579 in NJ
- Housing vacancy2.5%7thU.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%403rd of 576 in NJ
| Measure | 07646 | Bergen | NJ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband accessStrength | 97.7% | 94.8% | 92.8% | 91% | 81st of 576 | |
| Population density | 7,444/sq mi | 4,134/sq mi | 1,270/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 87th of 580 | |
| Diversity index | 67.3 | 65.3 | 66.4 | 61.4 | 59th of 580 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 30.1% | 31.8% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 123rd of 580 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $67,482 | $70,145 | $60,474 | $49,666 | 255th of 575 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.5% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 71st of 578 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $114,889 | $124,884 | $103,556 | $80,734 | 269th of 566 | |
| Median home value | $580,400 | $623,000 | $454,400 | $332,700 | 171st of 563 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.4% | 53.1% | 43.6% | 35.7% | 255th of 580 | |
| Per capita income | $51,401 | $63,735 | $54,253 | $44,673 | 326th of 579 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 193rd of 578 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,765 | $1,914 | $1,720 | $1,413 | 270th of 517 | |
| Average commute | 29 min | 31.2 min | 30.5 min | 26.4 min | 339th of 563 | |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 18.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 260th of 577 | |
| Tech workers | 3.3% | 5% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 307th of 578 | |
| Median age | 39.6 | 42 | 40.1 | 38.9 | 405th of 579 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.6% | 11.1% | 8.9% | 10% | 239th of 578 | |
| Government workers | 14.2% | 12.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 304th of 578 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.9% | 18.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 330th of 580 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.3% | 20.9% | 21.8% | 22% | 193rd of 580 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 50.7% | 50.8% | 51.6% | 51.1% | 291st of 553 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 153rd of 579 | |
| Homeownership rate | 61.4% | 65.3% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 433rd of 576 | |
| Population | 16,995 | 962,316 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 | 207th of 580 | |
| Veterans | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 301st of 580 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.400 | 0.472 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 390th of 574 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.2% | 6.8% | 9.7% | 12.5% | 379th of 579 | |
| Housing vacancy | 2.5% | 3.9% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 403rd of 576 |
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%
- Black5%
- Hispanic21%
- Asian20%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.9%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,216
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 69.1%
- Married couples
- 55.4%
- Living alone
- 26%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.6%
- 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
- 6,376
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Vacant
- 2.5%
- Median year built
- 1954
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 50.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 17.2%
- Home value to income
- 5.1× (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 | 07646 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $83,373 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,844 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $52,407 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $90,938 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $48,728 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 15%
- Households with broadband
- 97.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 86.3%
- No internet access
- 1.9%
- Without health insurance
- 6.3%
- Limited-English households
- 3.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- New Milford
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Bergen County
- Center point
- 40.9342° N, 74.0195° W
- Land area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Water area
- under 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
- New Milford100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 07646
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07661 | River Edge, NJ | 1.2 mi | $159,028 |
| 07621 | Bergenfield, NJ | 1.4 mi | $130,045 |
| 07628 | Dumont, NJ | 1.6 mi | $126,071 |
| 07649 | Oradell, NJ | 1.7 mi | $221,322 |
| 07641 | Haworth, NJ | 2.3 mi | $236,765 |
| 07630 | Emerson, NJ | 2.8 mi | $155,536 |
| 07652 | Paramus, NJ | 2.8 mi | $144,349 |
| 07666 | Teaneck, NJ | 3.1 mi | $144,075 |
| 07607 | Maywood, NJ | 3.2 mi | $117,912 |
| 07626 | Cresskill, NJ | 3.2 mi | $170,376 |
| 07601 | Hackensack, NJ | 3.4 mi | $84,277 |
| 07653 | Paramus, NJ · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
Zip codes like 07646 elsewhere
Questions about 07646
What city is zip code 07646?
07646 is assigned to New Milford, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 07646 in?
07646 is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the population of 07646?
About 16,995 people live in 07646, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 07646 in?
07646 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 07646?
The median household income in 07646 is $114,889.
What zip codes are near 07646?
The closest zip codes to 07646 are 07661, 07621, 07628, 07649, 07641.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07646, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.