City

River Edge, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥12,024Population
💰$155,827Median HH Income▲ 104% above avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$637,500Median Home Value▲ 129% above avg
🎓76.1%College Grads▲ 96% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.7%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 4.7%Asian: 28.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White54.7%
Hispanic8.7%
Black4.7%
Asian28.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads76.1% ▲ 96% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma81 (1%)
HS Graduate648 (8.3%)
Some College540 (6.9%)
Associates607 (7.7%)
Bachelors369 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree5,606 (71.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 8.3%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 71.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad8.3%
Some College6.9%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate71.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
83%

Financials

Median HH Income$155,827 ▲ 104% above avg
Median Home Value$637,500 ▲ 129% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,811/mo
Total Housing Units4,479
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
42%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About River Edge, NJ

River Edge is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,024 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, River Edge is a affluent community. The median household income of $155,827 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in River Edge is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $637,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,811 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of River Edge is highly educated. 76.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (54.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in River Edge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07661 12,024 $155,827 $637,500 $1,811 4.7% 76.1% 75.9%