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Rutherford, NJ
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07070.
Population
18,894
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
6,794
ZIP codes
1
Rutherford and its ZIP codes
Rutherford at a glance
- Rutherford is about 5.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 64th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $143,153, 38% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $603,600 (33% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,966 a month.
Local data for Rutherford, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rutherford, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,153
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$603,600
Median rent
$1,966/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
60.5%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (3,398), Irish Americans (2,844), German Americans (1,785).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Rutherford.
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
$52.52M
730 loans, 7,044 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rutherford, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.8%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit17.2%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home23.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rutherford, 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 zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rutherford, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.9%
U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Rutherford
1 in or overlapping Rutherford. Population shown
Cities near Rutherford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East RutherfordBorough | 1.2 mi | 3.7 |
| North ArlingtonBorough | 2.4 mi | 2.5 |
| CarlstadtBorough | 2.4 mi | 3.9 |
| WallingtonBorough | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| Wood-RidgeBorough | 2.5 mi | 1.1 |
| MoonachieBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| PassaicCity | 3 mi | 3.1 |
| SecaucusTown | 3.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Hasbrouck HeightsBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.5 |
| TeterboroBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Little FerryBorough | 4 mi | 1.5 |
| BrookdaleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.6 |
| GarfieldCity | 4.2 mi | 2.1 |
| LodiBorough | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| CliftonCity | 4.5 mi | 11.3 |
| KearnyTown | 4.6 mi | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rutherford, NJ in?
- Rutherford is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Rutherford, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rutherford include 07070.
- What is the population of Rutherford, NJ?
- About 18,894 people live in Rutherford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rutherford?
- Nearby places include East Rutherford (1.2 mi), North Arlington (2.4 mi), Carlstadt (2.4 mi), Wallington (2.4 mi), Wood-Ridge (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023