East Rutherford
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with 10,022 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rutherford, 1.1 miles W.
- 10,022residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.6 km²
- 2,700 / sq mipopulation density
- 07073main ZIP code (4 in total)
About East Rutherford
East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is an inner-ring suburb of New York City, located 7 miles (11 km) west of Midtown Manhattan. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 10,022, an increase of 1,109 (+12.4%) from the 2010 census count of 8,913, which in turn reflected an increase of 197 (+2.3%) from the 8,716 counted in the 2000 census.
Under the terms of an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 17, 1889, a portion of the old Union Township was incorporated under the name of Boiling Springs Township. The new township took its name from a spring in the community. On March 28, 1894, the Borough of East Rutherford was created, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day, and Boiling Springs Township was dissolved. While there was no change in its borders, the name and form of government were changed. The borough was the second formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone. The borough was already the site of several industries prior to its incorporation, with the number of industrial firms located in East Rutherford totaling over 50 by 1940.
East Rutherford is the home of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, which includes Meadowlands Arena and MetLife Stadium. MetLife Stadium is home of the New York Giants and New York Jets of the National Football League and hosted Super Bowl XLVIII, which made East Rutherford the smallest city ever to host a Super Bowl. East Rutherford hosted seven matches for the 1994 FIFA World Cup at Giants Stadium and hosted eight matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the World Cup final, held at MetLife Stadium, also making the borough the smallest-ever host of any of those tournament final games.
The borough is also the site of American Dream, a 3,000,000-square-foot (280,000 m2) shopping center and entertainment complex that opened in October 2019.
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Living in East Rutherford
- Median household income
- $97,993
- Median home value
- $458,100
- Median rent
- $1,952/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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East Rutherford had 10,022 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,022 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,700 per sq mi (1,043 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Rutherford at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Bergen County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 10,022 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.71 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8171° N, 74.0850° W |
| ZIP codes | 07073, 07070, 07071, 07072 |
| Official website | eastrutherfordnj.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3419510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Rutherford
- Rutherford1.1 mi W
- Carlstadt1.4 mi NE
- Lyndhurst2.0 mi SW
- Moonachie2.2 mi NE
- Wood-Ridge2.3 mi N
- Secaucus2.6 mi S
- Wallington2.7 mi NW
- Teterboro2.9 mi NE
- North Arlington3.0 mi SW
- Hasbrouck Heights3.2 mi N
- Little Ferry3.2 mi NE
- North Bergen3.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about East Rutherford
What county is East Rutherford in?
East Rutherford is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the population of East Rutherford, NJ?
10,022 people lived in East Rutherford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Rutherford, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07073. Other ZIP codes: 07070, 07071, 07072.
What is the elevation of East Rutherford?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Rutherford?
Rutherford (1.1 mi), Carlstadt (1.4 mi), Lyndhurst (2.0 mi), Moonachie (2.2 mi), Wood-Ridge (2.3 mi).
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