| ZIP Code | 07642 |
|---|---|
| City | Hillsdale |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Area Code | 201/551 |
| Elevation | 57 ft |
| Latitude | 41.007127 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.045119 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 3.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 69.5% ▲ 79% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,134 (16.9%) |
| Some College | 404 (6%) |
| Associates | 475 (7.1%) |
| Bachelors | 465 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,204 (62.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $169,862 ▲ 123% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $656,800 ▲ 136% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,720/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,479 |
| Vacant Units | 86 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,479 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 86 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 07642 is located in Hillsdale, New Jersey, within Bergen County. With a population of 10,086, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.4 years. Economically, 07642 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $169,862 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07642 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $656,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,720 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 07642 is primarily White (80.20%). Residents are highly educated — 69.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07642 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 07642 in Hillsdale, NJ is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,086 residents, a median household income of $169,862, and a median home value of $656,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.