ZIP Code 07661 -- River edge, NJ

Bergen | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 2.1x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • With 66.78% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
  • 21.36% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.

Quick Overview

Population
12,091
Unknown
Median Income
$159,028
Home Value
$660,300
Median Rent
$1,879
Median Age
43.60
Diversity Index
66.80
High
Cost of Living
204.1
very high
Unemployment
4.7%

About ZIP Code 07661

ZIP code 07661 in River Edge, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 12,091. The median household income is $159,028, which is This is 112% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $660,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.2x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 204.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.60 years. Approximately 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Bergen, NJ.

Population & Age

Total Population
12,091
Median Age
43.60
Male Population
6,470
53.5%
Female Population
5,621
46.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
66.80 High
White
54.7%
Black or African American
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
11.4%
Asian
29.8%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
9.5%
Other Race
1.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$159,028
Mean Household Income
$205,747
Per Capita Income
$75,927
Below Poverty Line
4.4%

This is 112% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$660,300
Median Rent
$1,879
Total Housing Units
4,590
Occupied Units
4,503
Vacant Units
87
1.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1954
Owner Occupied
76.2%
Renter Occupied
23.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.2x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 76.2% Renter 23.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 25.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
6,701
Employment Rate
95.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
58.2%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
12.1%
Work from Home
21.4%

Cost of Living Index

204.1
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 07661 is 104.1% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Bergen

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
07601 Hackensack 46,057 $84,277
07666 Teaneck 41,876 $144,075
07024 Fort lee 40,024 $107,396
07410 Fair lawn 35,610 $144,574
07026 Garfield 32,783 $79,700
07631 Englewood 29,638 $102,571

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 07661

ZIP code 07661 (River edge, NJ) has a total population of 12,091 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 07661 is $159,028 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 112% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 07661 is primarily located in River edge, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Bergen County.

The median home value in ZIP code 07661 is $660,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,879.

The median age in ZIP code 07661 is 43.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 07661 has a cost of living index of 204.13 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 07661, 66.78% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 25.53% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 07661 is 4.67%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 21.36% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.