City

Emerson, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥7,263Population
💰$153,963Median HH Income▲ 102% above avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$626,000Median Home Value▲ 125% above avg
🎓63.7%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 11.4%Other: 2%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic7.6%
Black0.7%
Asian11.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads63.7% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate890 (17.2%)
Some College351 (6.8%)
Associates635 (12.3%)
Bachelors402 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree2,886 (55.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.2%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 55.9%Edu
HS Grad17.2%
Some College6.8%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate55.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
81%

Financials

Median HH Income$153,963 ▲ 102% above avg
Median Home Value$626,000 ▲ 125% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,926/mo
Total Housing Units2,641

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
34%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
53%
About Emerson, NJ

Emerson is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,263 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Emerson is a affluent community. The median household income of $153,963 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Emerson is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $626,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,926 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emerson is highly educated. 63.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emerson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07630 7,263 $153,963 $626,000 $1,926 7.1% 63.7% 89.1%