| ZIP Code | 07070 |
|---|---|
| City | Rutherford |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Area Code | 201/551 |
| Elevation | 94 ft |
| Latitude | 40.820314 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.106041 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.9% ▲ 67% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 200 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,348 (18.9%) |
| Some College | 593 (4.8%) |
| Associates | 1,214 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 695 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,345 (59.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $136,069 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $580,800 ▲ 108% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,859/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,163 |
| Vacant Units | 208 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,163 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 208 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 07070 is located in Rutherford, New Jersey, within Bergen County. With a population of 18,748, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 07070 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $136,069 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07070 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $580,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,859 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 07070 is majority White (57.46%). Residents are highly educated — 64.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07070 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 07070 in Rutherford, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,748 residents, a median household income of $136,069, and a median home value of $580,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.