07072 ZIP Code — Carlstadt, NJ
Bergen County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07072 is located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, within Bergen County. It covers approximately 3.95 square miles and serves a population of 6,341 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201.
About ZIP code 07072
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $517,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $89,669.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,341
population
3.95
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07072 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07072
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carlstadt | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,341 |
| Population density | 1,605 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8281 |
| Longitude | -74.0666 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 201 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.4% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.9% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
6,341
Population
1,605
People per sq mi
43.4
Median age
$89,669
Median household income
$46,601
Per capita income
$517,200
Median home value
$1,493
Median monthly rent
59.7%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
1,719
Housing units
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
163
Under 5
123
62
5–9
47
200
10–14
151
303
15–19
228
264
20–24
198
462
25–34
348
461
35–44
346
662
45–54
497
313
55–59
236
143
60–64
107
376
65–74
283
167
75–84
125
43
85+
33
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 890 | 14.0% |
| 18 and over | 5,451 | 86.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,027 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 43.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.6%
Hispanic or Latino
11%
Two or more races
10.8%
Asian
8%
Other race
1.4%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,819 | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 786 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 770 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 572 | 8% |
| Other race | 101 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.4% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.9% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
1.8%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
19.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 19.6% |
| Median income | $89,669 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
$200k–$300k
6.0%
$300k–$500k
35.5%
$500k–$1M
53.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $517,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,493 |
| Owner occupied | 59.7% |
| Renter occupied | 40.3% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 42.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% |
| 3 or more | 9.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.6% |
| Electricity | 12.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.3% |
| Fuel oil | 4.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,225 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 748 | 28.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 613 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 615 | 23.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 732 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.0% | 20.5% |
| Married | 44.4% | 61.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
38.6%
Some college, no degree
13.9%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 43 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 0.7% |
| Elementary school | 376 | 24.8% |
| High school | 293 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 793 | 52.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Retail trade
17.7%
Transportation & utilities
13.8%
Professional & management
8.0%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Wholesale trade
5.4%
Construction
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Information
4.1%
Public administration
2.6%
Other services
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.3% |
| Service | 10.4% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 19.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.6% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 19.3% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 5.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
32.9%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 182 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 and over | 21.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.5% |
| Public insurance | 26.2% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,055 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 748 | 12.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 217 | 3.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 118 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 356 | 5.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,775 | 75.3% |
| Born in same state | 4,746 | 74.8% |
| Born in different state | 3,938 | 62.1% |
| Foreign born | 29 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,566 | 24.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,208 | 77.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 784 | 12.4% |
| Arab | 120 | 1.9% |
| French | 109 | 1.7% |
| Norwegian | 55 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 45 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 27 | 0.4% |
| English | 25 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07072
What city is ZIP code 07072 in?
ZIP code 07072 is primarily assigned to Carlstadt, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07072 in?
ZIP code 07072 falls within Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07072?
The median home value in ZIP code 07072 is $517,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 07072?
ZIP code 07072 has an estimated population of 6,341 residents, with a density of 1,606 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07072?
The median household income in ZIP code 07072 is $89,669, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07072 in?
ZIP code 07072 observes the EST timezone.