07642 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07642, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07642 is a zip code in Bergen County, New Jersey, which covers Hillsdale, with a total population of 10,166 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 07642 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07642.

The estimated population of people living in 07642 is 10,166, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07642 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,166
 -1.18% -3.37%
2020
10,287
 -0.29% -
2019
10,317
 -0.75% -
2018
10,395
 -1.19% -
2017
10,520
 - -

Population of 07642 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07642 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
79.7%
80.6%
 -1.12%
Black/African American
2.3%
1.6%
 +43.75%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.4%
8.9%
 -5.62%
Asian
6.9%
8.4%
 -17.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0.3%
 +533.33%
Other
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07642 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 07642 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07642 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07642 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 -0.47% 42.3 +0.71% 42.2 -1.17%
2020 42.4 -2.3% 42 +2.69% 42.7 -4.69%
2019 43.4 -2.47% 40.9 -4.22% 44.8 -2.82%
2018 44.5 -0.45% 42.7 -1.61% 46.1 +0.22%
2017 44.7 - 43.4 - 46 -

The median age of the 07642 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 07642 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 614 -8.26% 546 -0.13% 551 540
10 to 19 869 -27.5% 800 -1.13% 644 778
20 to 29 522 +2.27% 353 +58.13% 529 593
30 to 39 365 +43.71% 496 +12.24% 552 557
40 to 49 819 -12.58% 820 -15.5% 704 694
50 to 59 798 +8.96% 944 +3.33% 863 972
60 to 69 598 -11.89% 750 -33.61% 518 525
70+ 566 -12.94% 660 1.11% 488 658

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07642 zip code is $165,964.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 07642.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $195,800.00
  • 45 to 64
    $193,710.00
  • 65 and over
    $80,179.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07642 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 07642, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 07642 is currently $188,298.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

37.92% of households in 07642 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 07642 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    4.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.87%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    37.92%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07642 is $63,746.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07642 by the total population of 07642.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07642 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07642 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    27.78%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.54%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07642 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07642 zip over the age of 16 is 8,310.

Of those people, a total of 72.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 07642 is 69.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 07642 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 657 42.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 706 74.80% 11.40%
25 to 29 years 416 90.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 515 92.80% 5.90%
35 to 44 years 1,323 89.60% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 1,496 91.80% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 1,008 83.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 749 80.00% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 810 37.20% 6.60%
75 years and over 630 7.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07642. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,010 73.40% 3.20%
Black or African American 213 73.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 547 66.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 191 71.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 331 64.00% 18.40%
Hispanic or Latino 604 83.60% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,726 72.80% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07642 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 07642 is 5,806, with median earnings of $68,964.00.

Women in 07642 are earning approximately 57.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,806 $68,964.00
Male 2,806 $99,286.00
Female 3,000 $57,073.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07642 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,102 $129,141.00
Business and Financial 483 $105,548.00
Computer and Mathematical 289 $130,602.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $111,100.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 53 $95,972.00
Community and Social Service 62 $66,071.00
Legal 124 $162,308.00
Educational and Library 644 $64,044.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 77 $79,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 419 $82,054.00
Healthcare Support 82 $7,278.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $32,639.00
Law Enforcement 62 $188,643.00
Food Preparation and Serving 166 $25,795.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $30,000.00
Personal Care and Service 198 $7,110.00
Sales 614 $41,976.00
Office and Administrative Support 600 $42,941.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 177 $82,686.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 142 $58,519.00
Production 112 $53,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 108 $38,393.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07642 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 07642.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 648 $156,071.00 454 $74,571.00
Business and Financial 246 $109,236.00 237 $96,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 180 $67,375.00 109 $163,945.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $111,100.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 43 $95,509.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 62 $66,071.00
Legal 43 $167,557.00 81 $154,250.00
Educational and Library 151 $104,583.00 493 $59,007.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $56,705.00 52 $97,143.00
Healthcare Practitioners 101 $85,208.00 318 $81,964.00
Healthcare Support 54 $6,500.00 28 $26,591.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $33,750.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 62 $188,643.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $33,393.00 115 $12,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 77 $32,344.00 15 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $13,482.00 151 $6,758.00
Sales 375 $51,250.00 239 $12,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 80 $80,938.00 520 $40,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 177 $82,686.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 131 $59,028.00 11 $0.00
Production 66 $106,875.00 46 $41,389.00
Transportation and Material Moving 108 $38,393.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,457 households in 07642, with an average household size of 2.93 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,778 families living in the 07642 zip code with an average family size of 3.26 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 07642:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,414 130 234 679
Average Household Size 3.38 2.51 3.09 1.35
Total Families 2,414 130 234 0
Average Household Size 3.35 2.15 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 2,778 families living in 07642, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07642:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,506 housing units in 07642.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,457 98.60%
Vacant 49 1.40%

9.21% of the total 3,506 housing units in 07642 are rental units. This is approximately 323 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,114 are occupied by the owner - or 88.82% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07642 is $1,385.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07642 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    20
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    48
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    114
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    41
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    42
  • $3,000 or more
    37

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07642 is $582,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07642 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    8
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    109
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    856
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,039
  • $1,000,000 or more
    77

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07642. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07642 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    709
  • 1940 to 1949
    199
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,071
  • 1960 to 1969
    815
  • 1970 to 1979
    191
  • 1980 to 1989
    258
  • 1990 to 1999
    104
  • 2000 to 2009
    121
  • 2010 to 2013
    38
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 07642 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    108
  • 1 vehicle available
    587
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,703
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,059

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07642 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07642 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07642.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    170
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    335
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    806
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    684
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    522
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    234
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    551
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    189
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    136
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    292
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    397
  • 90 or more minutes
    243

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 07642 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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