City

Rutherford, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥18,748Population
💰$136,069Median HH Income▲ 78% above avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$580,800Median Home Value▲ 108% above avg
🎓64.9%College Grads▲ 67% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.5%Hispanic: 21.7%Black: 3%Asian: 14.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White57.5%
Hispanic21.7%
Black3.0%
Asian14.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads64.9% ▲ 67% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma200 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,348 (18.9%)
Some College593 (4.8%)
Associates1,214 (9.8%)
Bachelors695 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree7,345 (59.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 4.8%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 59.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College4.8%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate59.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
65%

Financials

Median HH Income$136,069 ▲ 78% above avg
Median Home Value$580,800 ▲ 108% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,859/mo
Total Housing Units7,163
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Public Transit
19%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
69%
About Rutherford, NJ

Rutherford is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,748 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Rutherford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $136,069 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rutherford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $580,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,859 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rutherford is highly educated. 64.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (57.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rutherford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07070 18,748 $136,069 $580,800 $1,859 3.5% 64.9% 63.1%