City

Edgewater, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥14,544Population
💰$137,847Median HH Income▲ 81% above avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$723,400Median Home Value▲ 159% above avg
🎓78.1%College Grads▲ 102% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.9%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 3.5%Asian: 42.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White37.9%
Hispanic12.4%
Black3.5%
Asian42.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
37%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads78.1% ▲ 102% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma97 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,057 (9.3%)
Some College426 (3.7%)
Associates911 (8%)
Bachelors409 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree8,482 (74.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 9.3%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 74.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad9.3%
Some College3.7%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate74.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41%Renter: 59%Tenure
Owner41.0%
Renter59.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$137,847 ▲ 81% above avg
Median Home Value$723,400 ▲ 159% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,645/mo
Total Housing Units7,601
Vacant Units592

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
39%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
37%
Public Transit
32%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Edgewater, NJ

Edgewater is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,544 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Edgewater is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $137,847 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Edgewater is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $723,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,645 per month.

The population of Edgewater is highly educated. 78.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 42.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Edgewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07020 14,544 $137,847 $723,400 $2,645 4.9% 78.1% 41.0%