| City: | Alpine, New Jersey |
| County: | Bergen County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:29:18 PM |
| Population: | 1,762 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 201 / 551 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9596, -73.9188 |
| Land Area: | 6.401 sq mi |
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Alpine sits along the Hudson River Palisades in Bergen County, New Jersey, 9.3 square miles of wooded estates and riverfront property just across from Yonkers. With median home values of $2 million and median household income exceeding $250,000, it's one of the wealthiest communities in the United States to retain PO Box classification.
Despite the wealth, there's no street delivery. All 1,762 residents rely on the Alpine post office for mail service. The post office maintains 774 PO Boxes for 587 households, a 1.32 adoption rate that shows the facility serves not just local residents but surrounding areas as well. A single rural carrier route (R001) covers 84 delivery points across the borough's winding roads and private drives.
Street names tell the story of a place built for privacy and natural setting. Closter Dock Road and Old Dock Road reference the historic Hudson River waterfront. Nature-themed lanes like Dogwood Lane, Hemlock Drive, Robin Lane, and Duck Pond Road wind through wooded properties. Historic names like Old Quarry Road and Schoolhouse Lane preserve the area's 19th-century past.
Demographics skew older and highly educated. Median age is 50.9 years. Among adults, 81% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. One-third of workers (32%) work from home, among the highest rates nationally. These aren't empty estates; occupied housing makes up 87% of the 676 total units, with only 21 units classified as seasonal.
The racial composition is 55% White, 34% Asian, 17% Hispanic, and 3% Black. Family sizes average 3.0 people per household, slightly above the national average. Homeownership dominates: 513 owner-occupied units versus just 74 rentals.
Alpine is classified as a PO Box Only Zone. That designation means what it says: there's no alternative mail delivery method across this 9.3-square-mile territory. Whether you own a $2 million estate or rent one of the few apartments, you go to the post office to get your mail.
Street names reference Hudson River history (Closter Dock, Old Dock) and natural setting (Dogwood, Hemlock, Robin, Duck Pond).
ZIP Code 07620 has 1,762 residents and 587 households (average 3.00 persons per household). The median age is 50.9 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (55.2%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (33.9%, much higher than the state average of 10.2% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9%, which is much lower than the state average (21.6%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (10.2%) and national averages (6.0%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,762Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,503Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 275.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $250,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 587Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $2,000,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,072 | 2,006 | 1,861 | 1,710 | 1,559 | 1,529 | 1,489 | 1,521 | 1,547 | 1,459 | 1,336 | 1,449 | 1,503 |
| Decennial Census | 1,849 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,762 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.9
Male Median Age: 50.8
Female Median Age: 50.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 35 | 38 | 74 | 46 | 33 | 40 | 32 | 32 | 44 | 44 | 48 | 73 | 69 | 65 | 72 | 49 | 35 | 27 |
| Female | 27 | 50 | 60 | 52 | 41 | 36 | 38 | 35 | 41 | 59 | 76 | 66 | 69 | 77 | 65 | 44 | 25 | 45 |
| Total | 62 | 88 | 134 | 98 | 74 | 76 | 70 | 67 | 85 | 103 | 124 | 139 | 138 | 142 | 137 | 93 | 60 | 72 |
| White: | 973 | 54.76% |
| Black: | 56 | 3.15% |
| Hispanic:* | 121 | 6.81% |
| Asian: | 598 | 33.65% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 29 | 1.63% |
| Total: | 1,777 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 856 | 48.58% | 50.8 years |
| Females: | 906 | 51.42% | 50.9 years |
| Total: | 1,762 | 100% | 50.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 975 | 64.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 45 | 2.99% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 401 | 26.68% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 82 | 32.14% |
| Total Population: | 1,503 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,020 | 67.86% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 483 | 32.14% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $250,001, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $71,112 (39.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $119,039. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $240,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $9,751). By gender, male median income is $213,269 and female is $79,286, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $133,983 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (66.3%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (62.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $178,889 | $159,167 | $144,063 | $132,250 | $111,146 | $113,750 | $118,068 | $124,844 | $130,962 | $161,346 | $196,875 | $228,194 | $250,001 |
| Median Family Income | $195,625 | $174,063 | $168,750 | $141,522 | $114,750 | $116,250 | $125,486 | $129,833 | $136,389 | $163,529 | $209,063 | $242,969 | $250,001 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $69,306 | $72,917 | $59,375 | $88,750 | $74,063 | $90,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240,250 |
| Median Male Income | $128,355 | $112,361 | $121,944 | $113,750 | $0 | $73,750 | $100,208 | $103,333 | $116,250 | $155,833 | $196,250 | $203,462 | $213,269 |
| Median Female Income | $56,000 | $65,625 | $53,929 | $73,333 | $0 | $59,167 | $59,583 | $53,088 | $62,969 | $65,278 | $69,479 | $76,042 | $79,286 |
| Employed: | 658 | 54.79% |
| Unemployed: | 50 | 4.16% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 493 | 41.05% |
| Total: | 1,201 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 410 | 62.31% |
| Service: | 47 | 7.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 172 | 26.14% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 2.28% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 14 | 2.13% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 658 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $2,000,001, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $1,000,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $2,357, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $356 (17.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,357. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.04% (53.85% with a mortgage, 46.15% free-and-clear) and renters 6.96% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.82%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.88%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 13.89% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 19.44% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1 | 2.78% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 7 | 19.44% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 16 | 44.44% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,001 | $2,001 | $2,001 | $2,001 | $2,250 | $1,188 | $1,211 | $0 | $0 | $1,117 | $2,188 | $2,750 | $2,357 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 259 | 50.10% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 222 | 42.94% |
| Renter Occupied: | 36 | 6.96% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 517 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 517 | 87.18% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 76 | 12.82% |
| Total Housing Units: | 593 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 570 | 96.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 23 | 3.88% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 593 | 100% |
In 2023, 80.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 97.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (41.28%). College enrollment is 19.49%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 1.03% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12 | 1.12% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 86 | 8.01% |
| Some college, no degree: | 56 | 5.22% |
| Associate's degree: | 41 | 3.82% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 483 | 45.01% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 384 | 35.79% |
| Total: | 1,073 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,050 | 97.86% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 867 | 80.80% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,093 | 65.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 531 | 31.61% |
| No Insurance: | 56 | 3.33% |
| Total: | 1,680 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,624 | 96.67% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.4% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 5.0% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 23 | 5.90% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 1.28% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 125 | 32.05% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 161 | 41.28% |
| College or graduate school: | 76 | 19.49% |
| Total: | 390 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 28 | 7.18% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 291 | 74.62% |
ZIP Code 07620 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 45 business establishments, employing about 241 people with an annual payroll of $13,598,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 841Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 45Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,755,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $13,598,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 241Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 07620 is located in Bergen County, New Jersey, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New Jersey's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 19,756,722 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 07620, and is subdivided into the New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ division. It covers 6.401 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.868 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ (CBSA Div 35614)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 19,756,722Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 6.401 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.868 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 991.3 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Bergen-Passaic, NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3401090Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alpine borough; New JerseySource: Census |
ZIP Code 07620 is in the Alpine Borough School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.