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Demarest, NJ
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07627.
Population
4,911
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,370
ZIP codes
1
Demarest and its ZIP codes
Demarest at a glance
- Demarest is 87% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $208,036 a year, about 2 times the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,114,600 (about 2.5 times the New Jersey figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Demarest, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Demarest, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$208,036
Poverty rate
1.1%
Median home value
$1,114,600
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
94.3%
Bachelor's or higher
75.9%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
43.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Korean Americans (555), Irish Americans (547), German Americans (533).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Demarest.
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
$6.68B
FY 2026, $6,990 per person
PPP loans
$7.34M
198 loans, 1,049 jobs reported
How people get to work
Demarest, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.8%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit6.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home25.8%
Average one-way commute: 43.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Demarest, 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 zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Demarest, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.9%
U.S. 33.3% -12.4 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
6.0%
U.S. 12.8% -6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
ZIP codes in Demarest
1 in or overlapping Demarest. Population shown
Cities near Demarest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CresskillBorough | 1.1 mi | 2.1 |
| AlpineBorough | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| ClosterBorough | 1.5 mi | 3.2 |
| DumontBorough | 2.3 mi | 2 |
| HaworthBorough | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| TenaflyBorough | 2.6 mi | 4.6 |
| NorwoodBorough | 2.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Harrington ParkBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.8 |
| BergenfieldBorough | 3.3 mi | 2.9 |
| RockleighBorough | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| NorthvaleBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.3 |
| EmersonBorough | 3.8 mi | 2.2 |
| New MilfordBorough | 4 mi | 2.3 |
| Yonkers, NYCity | 4.1 mi | 18 |
| OradellBorough | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Hastings-on-Hudson, NYVillage | 4.5 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Demarest, NJ in?
- Demarest is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Demarest, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Demarest include 07627.
- What is the population of Demarest, NJ?
- About 4,911 people live in Demarest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Demarest?
- Nearby places include Cresskill (1.1 mi), Alpine (1.5 mi), Closter (1.5 mi), Dumont (2.3 mi), Haworth (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023