| ZIP Code | 07620 |
|---|---|
| City | Alpine |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Area Code | 201/551 |
| Elevation | 499 ft |
| Latitude | 40.968782 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.916896 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34003 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.91 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 84.6% ▲ 118% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 84 (8%) |
| Some College | 33 (3.1%) |
| Associates | 37 (3.5%) |
| Bachelors | 41 (3.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 849 (80.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $250,001 ▲ 228% above avg ↑ 91% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,357/mo |
| Total Units | 593 |
| Vacant Units | 76 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 593 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 76 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
ZIP code 07620 is located in Alpine, New Jersey, within Bergen County. With a population of 1,503, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.4 years. Economically, 07620 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07620 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $2,000,000+ is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,357 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 07620 is majority White (58.82%). Residents are highly educated — 84.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 91% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07620 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 07620 in Alpine, NJ is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,503 residents, a median household income of $250,001, and a median home value of $2,000,000+, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.