City

Closter, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,544Population
💰$187,500Median HH Income▲ 146% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$820,100Median Home Value▲ 194% above avg
🎓72.5%College Grads▲ 87% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.8%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 2.8%Asian: 32.2%Other: 6%Race
White47.8%
Hispanic9.9%
Black2.8%
Asian32.2%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.22
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads72.5% ▲ 87% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.7%)
HS Graduate892 (16.8%)
Some College293 (5.5%)
Associates239 (4.5%)
Bachelors311 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree3,547 (66.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 16.8%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 4.5%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 66.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad16.8%
Some College5.5%
Associates4.5%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate66.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$187,500 ▲ 146% above avg
Median Home Value$820,100 ▲ 194% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,651/mo
Total Housing Units2,723
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
49%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
58%
About Closter, NJ

Closter is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,544 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Closter is a affluent community. The median household income of $187,500 is more than double the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Closter is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $820,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,651 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Closter is highly educated. 72.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Closter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07624 8,544 $187,500 $820,100 $2,651 4.4% 72.5% 82.0%