Elmwood Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

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Elmwood Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with 21,422 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saddle Brook, 1.4 miles E.

About Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and is a bedroom suburb located 14 miles (23 km) from New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 21,422, an increase of 2,019 (+10.4%) from the 2010 census count of 19,403, which in turn reflected an increase of 478 (+2.5%) from the 18,925 counted in the 2000 census.

Prior to 1916, the area was known as Dundee Lake, a section of Saddle River Township. Residents of the Dundee Lake area voted on April 18, 1916, to secede from Saddle River Township to form the Borough of East Paterson.} In 1917, residents of the Rosemont section of Saddle River Township voted to be annexed to East Paterson. In November 1972, residents voted to change the name of the borough to Elmwood Park. The new name became official on January 1, 1973.

Elmwood Park, being located in Bergen County, has strict blue laws, which require most businesses to be closed on Sunday.

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Living in Elmwood Park

Median household income
$101,740
Median home value
$483,700
Median rent
$2,074/mo
Median age
39.9
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Elmwood Park, NJ population

Elmwood Park had 21,422 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census21,422
Density8,106 per sq mi (3,130 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Elmwood Park at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyBergen County
TypeBorough
Population21,422 (2020)
Land area2.64 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Water area0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²)
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates40.9045° N, 74.1195° W
ZIP codes07407, 07026, 07504, 07513, 07663
Official websiteelmwoodparknj.us
Census code (GEOID)3421300

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Park

What county is Elmwood Park in?

Elmwood Park is in Bergen County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Elmwood Park, NJ?

21,422 people lived in Elmwood Park at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Elmwood Park, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 07407. Other ZIP codes: 07026, 07504, 07513, 07663.

What is the elevation of Elmwood Park?

46 feet (14 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Elmwood Park?

Saddle Brook (1.4 mi), Garfield (1.8 mi), Fair Lawn (2.2 mi), Rochelle Park (2.2 mi), Paterson (2.4 mi).

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