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Allendale, NJ
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07401.
Population
6,865
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,217
ZIP codes
1
Allendale and its ZIP codes
Allendale at a glance
- Allendale is 74% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $160,162, 55% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $782,700 (72% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,590 a month.
Local data for Allendale, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Allendale, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$160,162
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$782,700
Median rent
$2,590/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
72.5%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
36.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,262), Italian Americans (1,259), German Americans (796).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Allendale.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,431
437,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$106,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.7B
FY 2026, $6,990 per person
PPP loans
$98M
329 loans, 9,482 jobs reported
How people get to work
Allendale, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.2%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit10.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home34.8%
Average one-way commute: 36.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Allendale, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,028
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,724
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Allendale, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.1%
U.S. 33.3% -10.2 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
6.4%
U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Allendale
1 in or overlapping Allendale. Population shown
Cities near Allendale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaldwickBorough | 1.3 mi | 2 |
| RamseyBorough | 2 mi | 5.5 |
| Saddle RiverBorough | 2 mi | 4.9 |
| Midland ParkBorough | 2.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Upper Saddle RiverBorough | 2.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Ho-Ho-KusBorough | 3 mi | 1.7 |
| Woodcliff LakeBorough | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| RidgewoodVillage | 3.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Ramapo College of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| Franklin LakesBorough | 4.3 mi | 9.4 |
| MontvaleBorough | 4.4 mi | 4 |
| HillsdaleBorough | 4.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Park RidgeBorough | 4.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Airmont, NYVillage | 4.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Glen RockBorough | 5 mi | 2.7 |
| HawthorneBorough | 5.1 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Allendale, NJ in?
- Allendale is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Allendale, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Allendale include 07401.
- What is the population of Allendale, NJ?
- About 6,865 people live in Allendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Allendale?
- Nearby places include Waldwick (1.3 mi), Ramsey (2 mi), Saddle River (2 mi), Midland Park (2.6 mi), Upper Saddle River (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023