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Cresskill, NJ
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07626.
Population
9,174
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,443
ZIP codes
1
Cresskill and its ZIP codes
Cresskill at a glance
- Cresskill is about 3.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $170,376 a year, 65% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $811,400 (79% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,599 a month.
Local data for Cresskill, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cresskill, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$170,376
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$811,400
Median rent
$2,599/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
60.7%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
36.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Korean Americans (2,016), Italian Americans (961), Irish Americans (905).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Cresskill.
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
$17.2M
426 loans, 2,665 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cresskill, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit6.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home19.8%
Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cresskill, 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cresskill, 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
7.2%
U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Cresskill
1 in or overlapping Cresskill. Population shown
Cities near Cresskill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DemarestBorough | 1.1 mi | 2.1 |
| TenaflyBorough | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| DumontBorough | 1.9 mi | 2 |
| ClosterBorough | 2.2 mi | 3.2 |
| AlpineBorough | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
| BergenfieldBorough | 2.4 mi | 2.9 |
| HaworthBorough | 2.6 mi | 1.9 |
| New MilfordBorough | 3.3 mi | 2.3 |
| EnglewoodCity | 3.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Harrington ParkBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.8 |
| NorwoodBorough | 3.8 mi | 2.8 |
| EmersonBorough | 4 mi | 2.2 |
| Englewood CliffsBorough | 4 mi | 2.1 |
| OradellBorough | 4.1 mi | 2.4 |
| River EdgeBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Yonkers, NYCity | 4.5 mi | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cresskill, NJ in?
- Cresskill is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Cresskill, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cresskill include 07626.
- What is the population of Cresskill, NJ?
- About 9,174 people live in Cresskill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cresskill?
- Nearby places include Demarest (1.1 mi), Tenafly (1.6 mi), Dumont (1.9 mi), Closter (2.2 mi), Alpine (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023