07073 ZIP Code — East Rutherford, NJ
Bergen County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07073 is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, within Bergen County. It covers approximately 3.71 square miles and serves a population of 10,020 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201.
About ZIP code 07073
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $446,900. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $92,536. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,020
population
3.71
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07073 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07073
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| East Rutherford | Acceptable |
| East Rutherford | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,020 |
| Population density | 2,701 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8200 |
| Longitude | -74.0910 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 201 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 10.0% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
10,020
Population
2,701
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$92,536
Median household income
$48,616
Per capita income
$446,900
Median home value
$1,712
Median monthly rent
33.9%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
1,725
Housing units
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
420
Under 5
478
130
5–9
148
150
10–14
172
170
15–19
193
358
20–24
408
882
25–34
1,005
851
35–44
970
505
45–54
576
211
55–59
241
358
60–64
408
415
65–74
473
140
75–84
159
93
85+
106
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,651 | 16.5% |
| 18 and over | 8,369 | 83.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,386 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.6%
Asian
22.3%
Hispanic or Latino
11.3%
Other race
9.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black or African American
3.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,603 | 49.6% |
| Asian | 2,516 | 22.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,277 | 11.3% |
| Other race | 1,035 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 437 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 429 | 3.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 10.0% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
18.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 18.7% |
| Median income | $92,536 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k–$300k
7.3%
$300k–$500k
59.2%
$500k–$1M
26.9%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $446,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,712 |
| Owner occupied | 33.9% |
| Renter occupied | 66.1% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 17.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 23.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 29.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% |
| 3 or more | 12.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.9% |
| Electricity | 21.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,680 | 39.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 367 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 781 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,430 | 33.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,122 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,165 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.4% | 34.7% |
| Married | 51.0% | 41.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
20.6%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
30.1%
Graduate / professional
13.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 135 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 441 | 28.1% |
| High school | 242 | 15.4% |
| College / grad school | 699 | 44.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.0%
Education & healthcare
15.2%
Retail trade
13.8%
Finance & real estate
11.9%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Information
4.7%
Construction
4.3%
Public administration
4.2%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Other services
2.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.9% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 10.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.7% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 14.6% |
| Walk | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 13.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 14.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 18.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 185 | 2.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 and over | 37.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.3% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,122 | 91.0% |
| Spanish | 1,468 | 16.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 381 | 4.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 420 | 4.6% |
| Other languages | 635 | 7.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,567 | 65.5% |
| Born in same state | 6,340 | 63.3% |
| Born in different state | 4,820 | 48.1% |
| Foreign born | 227 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,453 | 34.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,892 | 54.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 742 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 151 | 1.5% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.3% |
| English | 18 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 15 | 0.1% |
| German | 10 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07073
What city is ZIP code 07073 in?
ZIP code 07073 is primarily assigned to East Rutherford, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07073 in?
ZIP code 07073 falls within Bergen County, New Jersey.
Is ZIP code 07073 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 07073 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07073?
The median home value in ZIP code 07073 is $446,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 07073?
ZIP code 07073 has an estimated population of 10,020 residents, with a density of 2,700 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07073?
The median household income in ZIP code 07073 is $92,536, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07073 in?
ZIP code 07073 observes the EST timezone.