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Waldwick, NJ
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07463.
Population
10,164
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,967
ZIP codes
1
Waldwick and its ZIP codes
Waldwick at a glance
- Waldwick is about 3.9 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $177,962, 72% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $588,500 (30% above New Jersey) and median rent is $3,446 a month.
Local data for Waldwick, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waldwick, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$177,962
Poverty rate
1.4%
Median home value
$588,500
Median rent
$3,446/mo
Homeownership
87.9%
Bachelor's or higher
59.5%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,162), Italian Americans (2,460), German Americans (1,318).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Waldwick.
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
$35.5M
378 loans, 3,304 jobs reported
How people get to work
Waldwick, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit6.7%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waldwick, 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waldwick, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.8%
U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Waldwick
1 in or overlapping Waldwick. Population shown
Cities near Waldwick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllendaleBorough | 1.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Midland ParkBorough | 1.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Ho-Ho-KusBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Saddle RiverBorough | 1.9 mi | 4.9 |
| RidgewoodVillage | 2.4 mi | 5.7 |
| RamseyBorough | 3.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Woodcliff LakeBorough | 3.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Glen RockBorough | 3.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Upper Saddle RiverBorough | 3.8 mi | 5.3 |
| HawthorneBorough | 4 mi | 3.3 |
| HillsdaleBorough | 4.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Franklin LakesBorough | 4.4 mi | 9.4 |
| North HaledonBorough | 4.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Park RidgeBorough | 4.7 mi | 2.6 |
| MontvaleBorough | 4.7 mi | 4 |
| Ramapo College of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waldwick, NJ in?
- Waldwick is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Waldwick, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waldwick include 07463.
- What is the population of Waldwick, NJ?
- About 10,164 people live in Waldwick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waldwick?
- Nearby places include Allendale (1.3 mi), Midland Park (1.5 mi), Ho-Ho-Kus (1.9 mi), Saddle River (1.9 mi), Ridgewood (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023