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Ridgewood, NJ
Village in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07450.
Population
26,308
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,582
ZIP codes
1
Ridgewood and its ZIP codes
Ridgewood at a glance
- Ridgewood is about 3.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 39th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $208,211, about 2 times the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $891,200 (96% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,499 a month.
Local data for Ridgewood, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ridgewood, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$208,211
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$891,200
Median rent
$2,499/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
80.1%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,669), Italian Americans (4,305), German Americans (3,173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Ridgewood.
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
$73.37M
1,197 loans, 8,255 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ridgewood, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone46.9%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit12.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home32.1%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgewood, 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° / 22°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgewood, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.7%
U.S. 33.3% -10.6 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
6.2%
U.S. 12.8% -6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Ridgewood
1 in or overlapping Ridgewood. Population shown
Cities near Ridgewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ho-Ho-KusBorough | 1.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Glen RockBorough | 1.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Midland ParkBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.6 |
| WaldwickBorough | 2.4 mi | 2 |
| HawthorneBorough | 2.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Fair LawnBorough | 3.1 mi | 5.1 |
| ParamusBorough | 3.3 mi | 10.4 |
| Saddle RiverBorough | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| HillsdaleBorough | 3.7 mi | 2.9 |
| AllendaleBorough | 3.7 mi | 3.1 |
| North HaledonBorough | 3.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Woodcliff LakeBorough | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| OradellBorough | 4.4 mi | 2.4 |
| WestwoodBorough | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Prospect ParkBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| EmersonBorough | 4.9 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgewood, NJ in?
- Ridgewood is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Ridgewood, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ridgewood include 07450.
- What is the population of Ridgewood, NJ?
- About 26,308 people live in Ridgewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgewood?
- Nearby places include Ho-Ho-Kus (1.5 mi), Glen Rock (1.5 mi), Midland Park (1.9 mi), Waldwick (2.4 mi), Hawthorne (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023