| ZIP Code | 07073 |
|---|---|
| City | East Rutherford |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Area Code | 201/551 |
| Elevation | 5 ft |
| Latitude | 40.817097 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.085024 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.5% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 226 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,688 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 490 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 804 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 438 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,246 (47.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,789 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $453,500 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,867/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,325 |
| Vacant Units | 148 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,325 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 148 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 07073 is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, within Bergen County. With a population of 10,154, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 07073 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,789 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07073 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $453,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,867 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 07073 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.4%. Residents are well-educated — 53.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07073 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 07073 in East Rutherford, NJ is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 10,154 residents, a median household income of $91,789, and a median home value of $453,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.