07621 ZIP Code — Bergenfield, NJ
Bergen County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07621 is located in Bergenfield, New Jersey, within Bergen County. It covers approximately 2.91 square miles and serves a population of 28,223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201.
About ZIP code 07621
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $437,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $121,738. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
28,223
population
2.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07621 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07621
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bergenfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07646 New Milford (1.2 mi)
07628 Dumont (1.6 mi)
07661 River Edge (2.1 mi)
07670 Tenafly (2.5 mi)
07626 Cresskill (2.5 mi)
07666 Teaneck (2.5 mi)
07641 Haworth (2.7 mi)
07631 Englewood (2.7 mi)
07649 Oradell (2.7 mi)
07627 Demarest (3.1 mi)
07601 Hackensack (3.6 mi)
07624 Closter (3.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,223 |
| Population density | 9,699 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9231 |
| Longitude | -73.9986 |
| 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 | 25.6% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.9% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.0% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.4% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
28,223
Population
9,699
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$121,738
Median household income
$44,580
Per capita income
$437,700
Median home value
$1,651
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
6,747
Housing units
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
884
Under 5
897
729
5–9
740
857
10–14
871
905
15–19
918
975
20–24
989
1,709
25–34
1,736
1,800
35–44
1,827
1,686
45–54
1,712
988
55–59
1,003
1,064
60–64
1,081
1,530
65–74
1,553
544
75–84
552
334
85+
339
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,934 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 22,289 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,852 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41%
Asian
24%
Hispanic or Latino
12.5%
Black or African American
8.2%
Two or more races
7.8%
Other race
5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,237 | 41% |
| Asian | 7,737 | 24% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,044 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,655 | 8.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,519 | 7.8% |
| Other race | 1,912 | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 163 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.6% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.9% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.0% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.4% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
6.1%
$50k–$75k
11.3%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
16.2%
$200k+
18.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.2% |
| $200k+ | 18.5% |
| Median income | $121,738 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
0.7%
$200k–$300k
7.1%
$300k–$500k
58.7%
$500k–$1M
28.1%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $437,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,651 |
| Owner occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter occupied | 30.4% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 69.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 34.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.6% |
| Electricity | 12.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.5% |
| Fuel oil | 4.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,411 | 58.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 520 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,334 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,041 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,342 | 35.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,344 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 3.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 31.2% |
| Married | 56.2% | 49.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
33.8%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 725 | 10.0% |
| Kindergarten | 399 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,424 | 33.5% |
| High school | 1,519 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,178 | 30.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.1%
Professional & management
13.3%
Retail trade
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Other services
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Construction
4.4%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.9% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.1% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 12.4% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.8 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
7.8%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
21.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.9% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 713 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 26.1% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,442 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 4,576 | 17.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,152 | 8.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 465 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 1,786 | 6.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,289 | 61.3% |
| Born in same state | 16,349 | 57.9% |
| Born in different state | 9,536 | 33.8% |
| Foreign born | 940 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,934 | 38.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,199 | 75.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,729 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 910 | 3.2% |
| French | 211 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 120 | 0.4% |
| English | 64 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 45 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.1% |
| German | 13 | 0% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.0% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07621
What city is ZIP code 07621 in?
ZIP code 07621 is primarily assigned to Bergenfield, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07621 in?
ZIP code 07621 falls within Bergen County, New Jersey.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 07621?
45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07621?
The median home value in ZIP code 07621 is $437,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07621?
The median household income in ZIP code 07621 is $121,738, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 07621?
ZIP code 07621 has an estimated population of 28,223 residents, with a density of 9,712 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07621 in?
ZIP code 07621 observes the EST timezone.