City

Wallington, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥11,825Population
💰$82,422Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$493,700Median Home Value▲ 77% above avg
🎓49.1%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.6%Hispanic: 19.7%Black: 3.9%Asian: 3.6%Other: 2%Race
White69.6%
Hispanic19.7%
Black3.9%
Asian3.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads49.1% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
No HS Diploma67 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,630 (31.9%)
Some College492 (6%)
Associates1,002 (12.2%)
Bachelors897 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree3,153 (38.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 6%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 38.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College6.0%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate38.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 38.7%Renter: 61.3%Tenure
Owner38.7%
Renter61.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
49%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,422 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$493,700 ▲ 77% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,568/mo
Total Housing Units5,153
Vacant Units248

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
56%
About Wallington, NJ

Wallington is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,825 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Wallington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,422 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wallington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $493,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,568 per month. At 38.7% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Wallington is well-educated. 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (69.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wallington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07057 11,825 $82,422 $493,700 $1,568 9.0% 49.1% 38.7%