07407 ZIP Code — Elmwood Park, NJ
Bergen County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07407 is located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, within Bergen County. It covers approximately 2.64 square miles and serves a population of 21,261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201/551.
About ZIP code 07407
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 $434,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $84,578. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
21,261
population
2.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07407 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07407
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07407. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elmwood Park | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07504 Paterson (1.4 mi)
07513 Paterson (1.5 mi)
07503 Paterson (1.8 mi)
07026 Garfield (2 mi)
07662 Rochelle Park (2 mi)
07514 Paterson (2.1 mi)
07410 Fair Lawn (2.1 mi)
07011 Clifton (2.3 mi)
07644 Lodi (2.7 mi)
07524 Paterson (2.8 mi)
07510 Paterson (2.9 mi)
07501 Paterson (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,261 |
| Population density | 8,053 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9057 |
| Longitude | -74.1179 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 201/551 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
21,261
Population
8,053
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$84,578
Median household income
$36,519
Per capita income
$434,900
Median home value
$1,979
Median monthly rent
53.9%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
4,136
Housing units
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
657
Under 5
729
501
5–9
555
569
10–14
632
638
15–19
709
716
20–24
795
1,514
25–34
1,681
1,172
35–44
1,300
1,297
45–54
1,440
738
55–59
819
565
60–64
627
974
65–74
1,080
530
75–84
589
206
85+
228
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,554 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 16,707 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,607 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.2%
Hispanic or Latino
15.2%
Other race
9.5%
Asian
8.2%
Two or more races
6.4%
Black or African American
6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,585 | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,810 | 15.2% |
| Other race | 2,389 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 2,046 | 8.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,605 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,567 | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
13.9%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
10.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 10.6% |
| Median income | $84,578 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
8.3%
$300k–$500k
53.1%
$500k–$1M
28.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $434,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,979 |
| Owner occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter occupied | 46.1% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 41.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 32.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 23.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.7% |
| Electricity | 7.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,750 | 51.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 624 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 764 | 10.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,082 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,612 | 36.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,583 | 35.8% |
| Average household size | 2.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.4% | 35.9% |
| Married | 53.9% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
33.4%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 186 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 90 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,081 | 43.4% |
| High school | 1,151 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,283 | 26.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Retail trade
15.1%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Professional & management
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
3.6%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.8% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 27.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.3% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 7.3% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
20.9%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
17.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.0% |
| Retirement income | 17.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 448 | 2.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 24.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| No insurance | 9.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,875 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 4,158 | 20.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,655 | 8.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,888 | 9.5% |
| Other languages | 404 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,511 | 63.5% |
| Born in same state | 13,080 | 61.5% |
| Born in different state | 10,227 | 48.1% |
| Foreign born | 431 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,750 | 36.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,195 | 67.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,431 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 713 | 3.4% |
| French | 228 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 215 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 114 | 0.5% |
| German | 14 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0% |
| Polish | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.0% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07407
What city is ZIP code 07407 in?
ZIP code 07407 is primarily assigned to Elmwood Park, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07407 in?
ZIP code 07407 falls within Bergen County, New Jersey.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07407?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 07407 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07407?
The median home value in ZIP code 07407 is $434,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 07407?
ZIP code 07407 has an estimated population of 21,261 residents, with a density of 8,044 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07407?
The median household income in ZIP code 07407 is $84,578, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07407 in?
ZIP code 07407 observes the EST timezone.