07643 ZIP Code — Little Ferry, NJ
Bergen County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07643 is located in Little Ferry, New Jersey, within Bergen County. It covers approximately 1.48 square miles and serves a population of 10,954 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201.
About ZIP code 07643
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 $389,800. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($72,722) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.
10,954
population
1.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07643 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07643
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Little Ferry | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07660 Ridgefield Park (1.5 mi)
07657 Ridgefield (2 mi)
07650 Palisades Park (2.6 mi)
07022 Fairview (2.9 mi)
07601 Hackensack (2.9 mi)
07644 Lodi (3 mi)
07010 Cliffside Park (3.4 mi)
07070 Rutherford (3.5 mi)
07666 Teaneck (3.6 mi)
07047 North Bergen (3.9 mi)
07024 Fort Lee (4 mi)
07020 Edgewater (4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,954 |
| Population density | 7,401 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8438 |
| Longitude | -74.0459 |
| 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 | 35.2% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
10,954
Population
7,401
People per sq mi
44.3
Median age
$72,722
Median household income
$42,435
Per capita income
$389,800
Median home value
$1,705
Median monthly rent
40.2%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unemployment
1,874
Housing units
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
258
Under 5
260
247
5–9
250
206
10–14
209
299
15–19
302
385
20–24
390
612
25–34
619
806
35–44
815
781
45–54
789
444
55–59
448
484
60–64
490
585
65–74
591
168
75–84
170
172
85+
174
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,703 | 15.5% |
| 18 and over | 9,251 | 84.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,860 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.8%
Asian
17.8%
Hispanic or Latino
17.5%
Two or more races
10.2%
Other race
8.8%
Black or African American
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,544 | 41.8% |
| Asian | 2,359 | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,323 | 17.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,353 | 10.2% |
| Other race | 1,173 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 412 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 113 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.2% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 10.5% |
| Median income | $72,722 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k–$300k
10.5%
$300k–$500k
64.6%
$500k–$1M
17.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $389,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,705 |
| Owner occupied | 40.2% |
| Renter occupied | 59.8% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 40.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 31.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% |
| 3 or more | 22.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.6% |
| Electricity | 32.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,294 | 52.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 79 | 1.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 773 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,188 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,082 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,570 | 36.2% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 29.6% |
| Married | 57.3% | 50.8% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 127 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 249 | 12.0% |
| Elementary school | 598 | 28.7% |
| High school | 342 | 16.4% |
| College / grad school | 767 | 36.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Transportation & utilities
15.9%
Retail trade
10.8%
Professional & management
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Other services
7.3%
Wholesale trade
5.6%
Construction
4.6%
Information
3.0%
Public administration
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.1% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 26.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 22.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.0% |
| Government | 6.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 14.1% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 4.4% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
9.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 261 | 2.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 24.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.6% |
| Public insurance | 30.4% |
| No insurance | 11.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,436 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 2,645 | 25.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,249 | 12.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 503 | 4.8% |
| Other languages | 818 | 7.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,336 | 57.8% |
| Born in same state | 5,868 | 53.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,848 | 35.1% |
| Foreign born | 468 | 4.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,618 | 42.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,886 | 62.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 562 | 5.1% |
| French | 174 | 1.6% |
| Arab | 116 | 1.1% |
| English | 70 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 27 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07643
What city is ZIP code 07643 in?
ZIP code 07643 is primarily assigned to Little Ferry, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07643 in?
ZIP code 07643 falls within Bergen County, New Jersey.
Is ZIP code 07643 mostly rentals?
60% of occupied units in ZIP code 07643 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07643?
Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 07643 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07643?
The median home value in ZIP code 07643 is $389,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 07643?
ZIP code 07643 has an estimated population of 10,954 residents, with a density of 7,416 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07643 in?
ZIP code 07643 observes the EST timezone.