07026 ZIP Code — Garfield, NJ
Bergen County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07026 is located in Garfield, New Jersey, within Bergen County. It covers approximately 2.11 square miles and serves a population of 32,472 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201/551.
About ZIP code 07026
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 $430,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $72,026.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 31% of households.
32,472
population
2.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07026 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07026
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Garfield | Acceptable |
| Garfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07644 Lodi (1.5 mi)
07011 Clifton (1.7 mi)
07055 Passaic (1.8 mi)
07407 Elmwood Park (2 mi)
07503 Paterson (2.5 mi)
07662 Rochelle Park (2.5 mi)
07513 Paterson (2.8 mi)
07504 Paterson (2.9 mi)
07013 Clifton (3.1 mi)
07012 Clifton (3.3 mi)
07601 Hackensack (3.4 mi)
07014 Clifton (3.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,472 |
| Population density | 15,390 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8778 |
| Longitude | -74.1109 |
| 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 | 39.4% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
32,472
Population
15,390
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$72,026
Median household income
$34,418
Per capita income
$430,500
Median home value
$1,491
Median monthly rent
46.6%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
5,961
Housing units
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
964
Under 5
955
918
5–9
910
822
10–14
815
862
15–19
855
1,292
20–24
1,281
2,515
25–34
2,493
2,351
35–44
2,331
2,207
45–54
2,188
1,128
55–59
1,117
963
60–64
955
1,334
65–74
1,322
647
75–84
641
304
85+
302
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,367 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 26,105 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,550 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.1%
Hispanic or Latino
17.4%
Other race
10.2%
Two or more races
8.1%
Black or African American
4.6%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,459 | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,837 | 17.4% |
| Other race | 4,029 | 10.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,194 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,815 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 940 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
9.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.9% |
| Median income | $72,026 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
$300k–$500k
48.9%
$500k–$1M
31.6%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $430,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,491 |
| Owner occupied | 46.6% |
| Renter occupied | 53.4% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 21.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% |
| 3 or more | 16.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.0% |
| Electricity | 12.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 3.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,526 | 47.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 931 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,013 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,074 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,915 | 33.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,556 | 30.8% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.6% | 32.9% |
| Married | 48.8% | 46.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
40.1%
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.2%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 561 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 504 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,748 | 38.6% |
| High school | 1,152 | 16.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,155 | 30.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Retail trade
12.6%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Construction
11.5%
Professional & management
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Other services
5.1%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Public administration
2.8%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.8% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 21.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.7% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.1% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 7.2% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Work from home | 5.6% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
25.2%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
29.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 12.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 810 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.5% |
| No insurance | 16.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,553 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 9,324 | 30.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,690 | 15.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,975 | 13.0% |
| Other languages | 388 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,351 | 53.4% |
| Born in same state | 16,530 | 50.9% |
| Born in different state | 13,328 | 41.0% |
| Foreign born | 821 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,121 | 46.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,663 | 57.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,408 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 543 | 1.7% |
| Irish | 339 | 1% |
| English | 236 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 191 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 123 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 54 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.6% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07026
What city is ZIP code 07026 in?
ZIP code 07026 is primarily assigned to Garfield, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07026 in?
ZIP code 07026 falls within Bergen County, New Jersey.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07026?
Approximately 31% of households in ZIP code 07026 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07026?
The median home value in ZIP code 07026 is $430,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 07026?
ZIP code 07026 has an estimated population of 32,472 residents, with a density of 15,382 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07026?
The median household income in ZIP code 07026 is $72,026, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07026 in?
ZIP code 07026 observes the EST timezone.