City

Bergenfield, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥28,269Population
💰$124,083Median HH Income▲ 63% above avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$469,200Median Home Value▲ 68% above avg
🎓56.7%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33%Hispanic: 30.2%Black: 8.4%Asian: 26.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White33.0%
Hispanic30.2%
Black8.4%
Asian26.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads56.7% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma282 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,764 (25.8%)
Some College1,024 (5.6%)
Associates1,918 (10.4%)
Bachelors1,416 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree9,042 (49%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 49%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College5.6%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate49.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$124,083 ▲ 63% above avg
Median Home Value$469,200 ▲ 68% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,744/mo
Total Housing Units9,677
Vacant Units247

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
58%
About Bergenfield, NJ

Bergenfield is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,269 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Bergenfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $124,083 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bergenfield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $469,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,744 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bergenfield is well-educated. 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 33.0%.

Bergenfield, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Bergenfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07621 28,269 $124,083 $469,200 $1,744 5.7% 56.7% 70.6%