07020 ZIP Code — Edgewater, NJ

Bergen County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07020 is located in Edgewater, New Jersey, within Bergen County. It covers approximately 0.97 square miles and serves a population of 14,394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201.

About ZIP code 07020

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $750,200. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($136,806) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 07020 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

14,394

population

0.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edgewater	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07010 Cliffside Park (0.7 mi) 10115 New York (1 mi) 10027 New York (1.3 mi) 10031 New York (1.3 mi) 10032 New York (1.5 mi) 07022 Fairview (1.5 mi) 10030 New York (1.7 mi) 10026 New York (1.7 mi) 10024 New York (1.8 mi) 07024 Fort Lee (1.8 mi) 10025 New York (1.8 mi) 10039 New York (1.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,394
Population density	14,839 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.97 sq mi
Water area	1.46 sq mi
Latitude	40.8229
Longitude	-73.9739
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	21.7%	24.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	23.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	31.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	27.2%	21.0%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

14,394

Population

14,839

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$136,806

Median household income

$92,821

Per capita income

$750,200

Median home value

$2,580

Median monthly rent

42.3%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

3,583

Housing units

74.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

416

Under 5

418

362

5–9

364

195

10–14

195

199

15–19

201

255

20–24

256

1,684

25–34

1,692

1,162

35–44

1,168

955

45–54

960

535

55–59

537

508

60–64

511

490

65–74

492

315

75–84

317

103

85+

104

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,255	15.7%
18 and over	12,139	84.3%
65 and over	1,821	12.7%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 38.2%

White 37.4%

Two or more races 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Black or African American 4.8%

Other race 2.6%

Group	Count	%
Asian	5,966	38.2%
White	5,830	37.4%
Two or more races	1,450	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,215	7.8%
Black or African American	747	4.8%
Other race	401	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	24.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	23.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	31.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	27.2%	21.0%	14.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 35.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	35.1%
Median income	$136,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 0.7%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 52.9%

$1M+ 24.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$750,200
Median rent / month	$2,580
Owner occupied	42.3%
Renter occupied	57.7%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	3.3%
Large apartment buildings	61.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.7%
2000–2009	25.2%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.2%
1 bedroom	27.6%
2 bedrooms	46.6%
3 bedrooms	16.2%
4 bedrooms	2.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	54.1%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	3.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.9%
Electricity	37.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	1.9%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,987	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	417	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,606	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,014	28.7%
Households with children under 18	1,344	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,311	18.7%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	30.1%
Married	55.1%	49.3%
Separated	1.3%	0.4%
Widowed	1.1%	4.5%
Divorced	7.9%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 10.4%

Some college, no degree 10.0%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 41.0%

Graduate / professional 33.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	74.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	264	10.7%
Kindergarten	185	7.5%
Elementary school	848	34.2%
High school	293	11.8%
College / grad school	886	35.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Professional & management 19.3%

Finance & real estate 15.6%

Retail trade 10.8%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Information 3.6%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Construction 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	72.0%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	1.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	36.5%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	34.3%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	22.5%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.0

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.3%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.4%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	6.5%
Heart disease	3.5%
Stroke	1.6%
Asthma	7.3%
Arthritis	14.4%
Kidney disease	1.8%
Pulmonary disease	2.8%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	15.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	14.1%
Fair or poor health	6.5%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	5.0%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	74.1%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	5.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	22.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.3%
Public insurance	18.8%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,560	94.2%
Spanish	2,393	17.6%
Other Indo-European	330	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	422	3.1%
Other languages	1,529	11.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,023	48.8%
Born in same state	6,624	46.0%
Born in different state	2,871	19.9%
Foreign born	399	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	7,371	51.2%
Not a US citizen	4,524	61.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,202	8.4%
French	419	2.9%
Arab	234	1.6%
English	91	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	78	0.5%
Polish	70	0.5%
Norwegian	34	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	99.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07020

What city is ZIP code 07020 in?

ZIP code 07020 is primarily assigned to Edgewater, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07020 in?

ZIP code 07020 falls within Bergen County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 07020?

74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 07020 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 07020 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07020?

The median household income in ZIP code 07020 is $136,806, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07020?

The median home value in ZIP code 07020 is $750,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 07020 in?

ZIP code 07020 observes the EST timezone.