City

Garfield, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥32,502Population
💰$75,701Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$454,300Median Home Value▲ 63% above avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.4%Hispanic: 45.4%Black: 5.1%Asian: 3.9%Other: 0.9%Race
White44.4%
Hispanic45.4%
Black5.1%
Asian3.9%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma1,087 (5.2%)
HS Graduate8,420 (40.6%)
Some College1,874 (9%)
Associates2,292 (11%)
Bachelors1,857 (9%)
Graduate Degree5,218 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 9%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College9.0%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.4%Renter: 54.6%Tenure
Owner45.4%
Renter54.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,701 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$454,300 ▲ 63% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,612/mo
Total Housing Units12,234
Vacant Units693

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
62%
About Garfield, NJ

Garfield is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,502 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Garfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,701 is near the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Garfield is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $454,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,612 per month.

The population of Garfield is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.4%.

Garfield, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Garfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07026 32,502 $75,701 $454,300 $1,612 5.6% 34.1% 45.4%