Demarest
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Demarest is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with 4,981 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cresskill, 1.0 miles S.
- 4,981residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 2,403 / sq mipopulation density
- 07627main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Demarest
Demarest is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,981, an increase of 100 (+2.0%) from the 2010 census count of 4,881, which in turn reflected an increase of 36 (+0.7%) from the 4,845 counted in the 2000 census. Located in the northeastern corner of New Jersey and its Gateway Region, Demarest is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Demarest was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1903, from portions of Harrington Township and Palisades Township. The borough was named for the Demarest family and for the Demarest train station, which had in turn been named for Ralph S. Demarest, who was a director of the Northern Railroad of New Jersey that built the station and represented the area in both the New Jersey General Assembly and the New Jersey Senate in the mid-19th century.
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Living in Demarest
- Median household income
- $208,036
- Median home value
- $1,114,600
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Demarest had 4,981 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,981 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,403 per sq mi (928 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Demarest at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Bergen County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,981 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.07 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9541° N, 73.9549° W |
| ZIP codes | 07627, 07624, 07626 |
| Official website | demarestnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3417530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Demarest
- Cresskill1.0 mi S
- Closter1.3 mi N
- Dumont2.1 mi W
- Alpine2.2 mi NE
- Haworth2.3 mi W
- Norwood2.3 mi N
- Tenafly2.5 mi S
- Harrington Park2.9 mi NW
- Bergenfield3.1 mi SW
- Rockleigh3.4 mi N
- New Milford3.6 mi SW
- Emerson3.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Demarest
What county is Demarest in?
Demarest is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Demarest, NJ?
4,981 people lived in Demarest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Demarest, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07627. Other ZIP codes: 07624, 07626.
What is the elevation of Demarest?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Demarest?
Cresskill (1.0 mi), Closter (1.3 mi), Dumont (2.1 mi), Alpine (2.2 mi), Haworth (2.3 mi).
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