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Paramus, NJ
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07652.
Population
26,568
Land area
10.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,544
ZIP codes
1
Paramus and its ZIP codes
Paramus at a glance
- Paramus is about 2 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 38th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $144,349 a year, 39% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $813,900 (79% above New Jersey) and median rent is $3,032 a month.
Local data for Paramus, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paramus, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$144,349
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$813,900
Median rent
$3,032/mo
Homeownership
82.6%
Bachelor's or higher
51.8%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (4,459), Irish Americans (2,644), Indian Americans (2,611).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Paramus.
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
$200M
1,816 loans, 21,637 jobs reported
How people get to work
Paramus, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.6%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit7.9%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home21.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paramus, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paramus, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.9%
U.S. 33.3% -10.4 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Paramus
1 in or overlapping Paramus. Population shown
Cities near Paramus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| River EdgeBorough | 2 mi | 1.8 |
| OradellBorough | 2.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Fair LawnBorough | 2.5 mi | 5.1 |
| New MilfordBorough | 2.7 mi | 2.3 |
| MaywoodBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Glen RockBorough | 3 mi | 2.7 |
| RidgewoodVillage | 3.3 mi | 5.7 |
| EmersonBorough | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| WestwoodBorough | 3.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Elmwood ParkBorough | 3.7 mi | 2.6 |
| HaworthBorough | 4 mi | 1.9 |
| Ho-Ho-KusBorough | 4 mi | 1.7 |
| DumontBorough | 4 mi | 2 |
| BergenfieldBorough | 4.1 mi | 2.9 |
| HackensackCity | 4.2 mi | 4.2 |
| HillsdaleBorough | 4.5 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paramus, NJ in?
- Paramus is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Paramus, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paramus include 07652.
- What is the population of Paramus, NJ?
- About 26,568 people live in Paramus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paramus?
- Nearby places include River Edge (2 mi), Oradell (2.1 mi), Fair Lawn (2.5 mi), New Milford (2.7 mi), Maywood (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023