07648 ZIP Code — Norwood, NJ

Bergen County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07648 is located in Norwood, New Jersey, within Bergen County. It covers approximately 2.79 square miles and serves a population of 5,657 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201/551.

About ZIP code 07648

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $633,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $156,630. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 07648 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,657

population

2.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07647 Northvale (1 mi) 07640 Harrington Park (1.7 mi) 07624 Closter (1.9 mi) 10964 Palisades (1.9 mi) 10983 Tappan (2.2 mi) 10976 Sparkill (2.7 mi) 07627 Demarest (2.8 mi) 07675 Westwood (3.3 mi) 07641 Haworth (3.5 mi) 07626 Cresskill (3.7 mi) 10968 Piermont (3.8 mi) 07628 Dumont (4.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,657
Population density	2,028 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	2.79 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.9938
Longitude	-73.9484
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	27.1%	24.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	23.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	31.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	26.8%	21.0%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,657

Population

2,028

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$156,630

Median household income

$63,518

Per capita income

$633,800

Median home value

$2,121

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,731

Housing units

59.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

159

5–9

186

190

10–14

222

188

15–19

219

178

20–24

208

229

25–34

268

208

35–44

243

409

45–54

477

221

55–59

258

182

60–64

213

173

65–74

203

284

75–84

332

119

85+

138

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,205	21.3%
18 and over	4,452	78.7%
65 and over	1,249	22.1%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.5%

Asian 30.7%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,461	59.5%
Asian	1,785	30.7%
Two or more races	347	6%
Hispanic or Latino	162	2.8%
Black or African American	34	0.6%
Other race	17	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.1%	24.4%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	23.4%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	31.2%	28.3%
Over $200k	26.8%	21.0%	14.8%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 3.6%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k+ 33.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	3.6%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	19.1%
$200k+	33.4%
Median income	$156,630

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 61.8%

$1M+ 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$633,800
Median rent / month	$2,121
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	8.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	25.0%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	30.4%
4 bedrooms	35.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	49.9%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	93.1%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,295	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	19	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	214	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	436	22.2%
Households with children under 18	631	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	759	38.6%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	25.5%
Married	61.3%	52.5%
Separated	1.3%	1.0%
Widowed	2.9%	16.0%
Divorced	7.1%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 36.1%

Graduate / professional 22.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	59.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	4.3%
Kindergarten	51	3.4%
Elementary school	678	45.1%
High school	412	27.4%
College / grad school	298	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Professional & management 17.9%

Retail trade 13.1%

Other services 6.9%

Information 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Public administration 5.5%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Construction 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.2%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.3%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	4.4%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 8.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.2%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.9%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	15.0%
Fair or poor health	8.8%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	6.8%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	74.1%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	7.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	232	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.7%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	2.4%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.5%
Public insurance	24.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,507	97.3%
Spanish	908	16.5%
Other Indo-European	49	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.5%
Other languages	834	15.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,090	72.3%
Born in same state	3,736	66.0%
Born in different state	2,036	36.0%
Foreign born	354	6.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,567	27.7%
Not a US citizen	933	59.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	946	16.7%
French	207	3.7%
English	119	2.1%
Arab	66	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	31	0.5%
Polish	24	0.4%
Irish	14	0.2%
Dutch	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07648

What city is ZIP code 07648 in?

ZIP code 07648 is primarily assigned to Norwood, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07648 in?

ZIP code 07648 falls within Bergen County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 07648?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 07648 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 07648 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07648?

The median household income in ZIP code 07648 is $156,630, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07648?

The median home value in ZIP code 07648 is $633,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 07648 in?

ZIP code 07648 observes the EST timezone.