City

Demarest, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥4,916Population
💰$175,078Median HH Income▲ 129% above avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$965,400Median Home Value▲ 246% above avg
🎓79.8%College Grads▲ 106% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.1%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 28.5%Other: 0.6%Race
White63.1%
Hispanic7.1%
Black0.4%
Asian28.5%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
35%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads79.8% ▲ 106% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.3%)
HS Graduate243 (7.6%)
Some College164 (5.1%)
Associates232 (7.2%)
Bachelors162 (5%)
Graduate Degree2,401 (74.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 7.6%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 74.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad7.6%
Some College5.1%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate74.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$175,078 ▲ 129% above avg
Median Home Value$965,400 ▲ 246% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units1,746
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
50%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
10%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Demarest, NJ

Demarest is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,916 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Demarest is a affluent community. The median household income of $175,078 is more than double the national average. Approximately 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Demarest is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $965,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Demarest is highly educated. 79.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (63.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Demarest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07627 4,916 $175,078 $965,400 $3,501 5.9% 79.8% 89.7%