07661 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07661, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07661 is a zip code in Bergen County, New Jersey, which covers River Edge, with a total population of 12,024 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 07661 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07661.

The estimated population of people living in 07661 is 12,024, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07661 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,024
+4.47%
+3.23%
2020
11,510
+0.09%
-
2019
11,500
 -0.26% -
2018
11,530
 -1.01% -
2017
11,648
 - -

Population of 07661 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07661 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
58.3%
62.3%
 -6.42%
Black/African American
2.1%
1%
 +110.00%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
6.9%
11.3%
 -38.94%
Asian
30%
22.5%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.1%
 +136.36%
Other
0.1%
1.5%
 -93.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07661 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 07661 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07661 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07661 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 +2.3% 39.3 +0.77% 42.4 +7.89%
2020 39.2 0% 39 -0.26% 39.3 +0.26%
2019 39.2 -1.75% 39.1 -1.01% 39.2 -5.31%
2018 39.9 -6.34% 39.5 -4.59% 41.4 -4.61%
2017 42.6 - 41.4 - 43.4 -

The median age of the 07661 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 07661 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 9 665 +9.8% 680 +16.9% 723 801
10 to 19 888 1.69% 900 -31.01% 879 649
20 to 29 496 +38.99% 426 +25.01% 714 522
30 to 39 709 +9.61% 718 +28.54% 777 940
40 to 49 962 -22.83% 997 -11.87% 743 871
50 to 59 959 +11.26% 1,063 -18.05% 1,056 874
60 to 69 494 +23.02% 471 +42.28% 579 664
70+ 541 +9.4% 679 -2.88% 578 654

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07661 zip code is $142,214.00.

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 07661.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $149,911.00
  • 45 to 64
    $187,692.00
  • 65 and over
    $84,552.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07661 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 07661, 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 07661 is currently $182,722.00.

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.

33.62% of households in 07661 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 07661 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.10%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    33.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07661 is $66,722.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07661 by the total population of 07661.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07661 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07661 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
    24.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    58.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07661 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07661 zip over the age of 16 is 9,626.

Of those people, a total of 70.00% 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 07661 is 68.40%.

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 07661 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 654 21.10% 27.50%
20 to 24 years 807 67.50% 3.50%
25 to 29 years 429 91.10% 4.30%
30 to 34 years 618 97.60% 1.00%
35 to 44 years 1,751 89.10% 0.50%
45 to 54 years 1,959 90.50% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 933 89.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 672 69.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,142 29.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 661 13.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07661. 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 6,345 65.30% 3.00%
Black or African American 198 72.70% 5.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 2,797 81.90% 1.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 17 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 264 56.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 659 64.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,886 64.90% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07661 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 07661 is 6,581, with median earnings of $80,821.00.

Women in 07661 are earning approximately 64.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,581 $80,821.00
Male 3,350 $100,820.00
Female 3,231 $65,268.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07661 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 906 $129,701.00
Business and Financial 1,091 $109,976.00
Computer and Mathematical 418 $101,786.00
Architecture and Engineering 211 $111,576.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 144 $250,001.00
Community and Social Service 68 $44,211.00
Legal 197 $140,148.00
Educational and Library 549 $75,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 190 $44,464.00
Healthcare Practitioners 531 $106,278.00
Healthcare Support 71 $52,781.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $11,471.00
Law Enforcement 39 $99,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 125 $15,347.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $26,154.00
Personal Care and Service 146 $2,499.00
Sales 701 $65,233.00
Office and Administrative Support 743 $48,306.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 74 $50,294.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $53,722.00
Production 25 $33,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 84 $14,688.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07661 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 07661.

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 566 $150,313.00 340 $92,600.00
Business and Financial 551 $116,250.00 540 $91,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 294 $94,149.00 124 $123,194.00
Architecture and Engineering 202 $111,087.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 101 $0.00 43 $86,250.00
Community and Social Service 15 $66,058.00 53 $43,403.00
Legal 130 $106,196.00 67 $0.00
Educational and Library 116 $98,298.00 433 $72,656.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $90,662.00 151 $44,196.00
Healthcare Practitioners 233 $250,001.00 298 $105,341.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 71 $52,781.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $12,279.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 39 $99,583.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $9,205.00 86 $37,713.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $26,154.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 125 $2,499.00
Sales 377 $87,056.00 324 $40,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 256 $65,481.00 487 $41,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 74 $50,294.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $53,722.00 0 $0.00
Production 12 $0.00 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 63 $34,063.00 21 $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 4,352 households in 07661, with an average household size of 2.76 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 3,542 families living in the 07661 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 07661:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,110 106 326 810
Average Household Size 3.16 3.59 2.97 1.04
Total Families 3,110 106 326 0
Average Household Size 3.16 3.59 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 3,542 families living in 07661, 1.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07661:

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 4,503 housing units in 07661.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,352 96.65%
Vacant 151 3.35%

22.43% of the total 4,503 housing units in 07661 are rental units. This is approximately 1,010 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,342 are occupied by the owner - or 74.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07661 is $1,715.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07661 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    12
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    248
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    570
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    106
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    25
  • $3,000 or more
    49

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07661 is $549,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07661 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    22
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,364
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,911
  • $1,000,000 or more
    45

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07661. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07661 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    811
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,177
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,017
  • 1960 to 1969
    565
  • 1970 to 1979
    233
  • 1980 to 1989
    290
  • 1990 to 1999
    80
  • 2000 to 2009
    182
  • 2010 to 2013
    148
  • 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 07661 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    236
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,281
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,885
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    950

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07661 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07661 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07661.

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
    30
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    289
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    528
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    636
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    736
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    624
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    561
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    308
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    536
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    921
  • 90 or more minutes
    190

Summary

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