Checked
Dumont, NJ
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07628.
Population
18,279
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
9,367
ZIP codes
1
Dumont and its ZIP codes
Dumont at a glance
- Dumont is about 7.4 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 68th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $126,071, 22% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $497,400 (9% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,787 a month.
Local data for Dumont, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dumont, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$126,071
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$497,400
Median rent
$1,787/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
50.3%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,983), Irish Americans (2,524), Dominican Americans (2,009).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Dumont.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.3 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
$15.3M
398 loans, 2,229 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dumont, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit6.6%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dumont, 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
87° / 26°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dumont, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.1%
U.S. 33.3% -8.2 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Dumont
1 in or overlapping Dumont. Population shown
Cities near Dumont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaworthBorough | 1.2 mi | 1.9 |
| BergenfieldBorough | 1.6 mi | 2.9 |
| New MilfordBorough | 1.7 mi | 2.3 |
| CresskillBorough | 1.9 mi | 2.1 |
| ClosterBorough | 2.2 mi | 3.2 |
| OradellBorough | 2.2 mi | 2.4 |
| DemarestBorough | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| EmersonBorough | 2.4 mi | 2.2 |
| River EdgeBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| TenaflyBorough | 2.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Harrington ParkBorough | 3.2 mi | 1.8 |
| WestwoodBorough | 3.3 mi | 2.3 |
| AlpineBorough | 3.8 mi | 6.4 |
| EnglewoodCity | 4 mi | 4.9 |
| ParamusBorough | 4 mi | 10.4 |
| NorwoodBorough | 4 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dumont, NJ in?
- Dumont is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Dumont, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dumont include 07628.
- What is the population of Dumont, NJ?
- About 18,279 people live in Dumont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dumont?
- Nearby places include Haworth (1.2 mi), Bergenfield (1.6 mi), New Milford (1.7 mi), Cresskill (1.9 mi), Closter (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023