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Closter, NJ
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07624.
Population
8,606
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,723
ZIP codes
1
Closter and its ZIP codes
Closter at a glance
- Closter is about 2.1 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $190,469, 84% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $871,300 (92% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,721 a month.
Local data for Closter, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Closter, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$190,469
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$871,300
Median rent
$2,721/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
66.3%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Korean Americans (1,949), Italian Americans (953), German Americans (633).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Closter.
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
$37.7M
624 loans, 4,206 jobs reported
How people get to work
Closter, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.4%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit6.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home26.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Closter, 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
86° / 23°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Closter, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.8%
U.S. 33.3% -11.5 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Closter
1 in or overlapping Closter. Population shown
Cities near Closter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Harrington ParkBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.8 |
| DemarestBorough | 1.5 mi | 2.1 |
| HaworthBorough | 1.6 mi | 1.9 |
| NorwoodBorough | 1.9 mi | 2.8 |
| DumontBorough | 2.2 mi | 2 |
| CresskillBorough | 2.2 mi | 2.1 |
| AlpineBorough | 2.5 mi | 6.4 |
| EmersonBorough | 2.6 mi | 2.2 |
| NorthvaleBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.3 |
| RockleighBorough | 3 mi | 1 |
| WestwoodBorough | 3.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Old TappanBorough | 3.3 mi | 3.3 |
| OradellBorough | 3.5 mi | 2.4 |
| BergenfieldBorough | 3.6 mi | 2.9 |
| New MilfordBorough | 3.8 mi | 2.3 |
| TenaflyBorough | 3.8 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Closter, NJ in?
- Closter is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Closter, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Closter include 07624.
- What is the population of Closter, NJ?
- About 8,606 people live in Closter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Closter?
- Nearby places include Harrington Park (1.4 mi), Demarest (1.5 mi), Haworth (1.6 mi), Norwood (1.9 mi), Dumont (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023