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Ramsey, NJ
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07446.
Population
14,805
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,691
ZIP codes
1
Ramsey and its ZIP codes
Ramsey at a glance
- Ramsey is about 2.1 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 85th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $160,996, 55% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $697,300 (53% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,245 a month.
Local data for Ramsey, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ramsey, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$160,996
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$697,300
Median rent
$2,245/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
67.0%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (3,885), Irish Americans (2,686), German Americans (1,928).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Ramsey.
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
$92.1M
819 loans, 10,405 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ramsey, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit6.5%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home22.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ramsey, 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
84° / 20°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ramsey, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
7.5%
U.S. 12.8% -5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Ramsey
1 in or overlapping Ramsey. Population shown
Cities near Ramsey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllendaleBorough | 2 mi | 3.1 |
| Ramapo College of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Upper Saddle RiverBorough | 2.6 mi | 5.3 |
| WaldwickBorough | 3.3 mi | 2 |
| Saddle RiverBorough | 3.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Airmont, NYVillage | 3.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Suffern, NYVillage | 3.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Midland ParkBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Franklin LakesBorough | 4.6 mi | 9.4 |
| Hillburn, NYVillage | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| MontvaleBorough | 4.8 mi | 4 |
| Ho-Ho-KusBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Woodcliff LakeBorough | 4.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Chestnut Ridge, NYVillage | 5 mi | 5 |
| Montebello, NYVillage | 5.3 mi | 4.3 |
| OaklandBorough | 5.4 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ramsey, NJ in?
- Ramsey is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Ramsey, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ramsey include 07446.
- What is the population of Ramsey, NJ?
- About 14,805 people live in Ramsey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ramsey?
- Nearby places include Allendale (2 mi), Ramapo College of New Jersey (2.1 mi), Upper Saddle River (2.6 mi), Waldwick (3.3 mi), Saddle River (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023