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Riverdale, NJ
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07457.
Population
4,112
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,029
ZIP codes
1
Riverdale and its ZIP codes
Riverdale at a glance
- Riverdale is 60% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,950, close to the New Jersey median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $395,900 (13% below New Jersey) and median rent is $2,424 a month.
Local data for Riverdale, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riverdale, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,950
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$395,900
Median rent
$2,424/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
47.0%
Median age
50.2
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (921), Italian Americans (880), German Americans (765).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Riverdale.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$104,045
301,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $7,234 per person
PPP loans
$26.8M
228 loans, 2,584 jobs reported
How people get to work
Riverdale, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riverdale, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,195
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riverdale, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.8%
U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Riverdale
1 in or overlapping Riverdale. Population shown
Cities near Riverdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pompton LakesBorough | 1.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Pompton PlainsCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| ButlerBorough | 1.7 mi | 2 |
| Pines LakeCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| BloomingdaleBorough | 3.2 mi | 8.8 |
| WanaqueBorough | 3.6 mi | 8.1 |
| KinnelonBorough | 4.3 mi | 18 |
| OaklandBorough | 4.4 mi | 8.5 |
| MacopinCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Packanack LakeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Lincoln ParkBorough | 4.8 mi | 6.4 |
| TowacoCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6 |
| Franklin LakesBorough | 5.5 mi | 9.4 |
| PreaknessCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.7 |
| William Paterson University of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| North HaledonBorough | 7 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverdale, NJ in?
- Riverdale is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Riverdale, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Riverdale include 07457.
- What is the population of Riverdale, NJ?
- About 4,112 people live in Riverdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverdale?
- Nearby places include Pompton Lakes (1.4 mi), Pompton Plains (1.6 mi), Butler (1.7 mi), Pines Lake (2.5 mi), Bloomingdale (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023