Emerson
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Emerson is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with 7,290 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Westwood, 1.1 miles NW.
- 7,290residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 3,268 / sq mipopulation density
- 07630main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Emerson
Emerson is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, a suburb in the New York City metropolitan area. Emerson is the southernmost municipality in an area of the county known as the Pascack Valley. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,290, a decrease of 111 (−1.5%) from the 2010 census count of 7,401, which in turn reflected an increase of 204 (+2.8%) from the 7,197 counted in the 2000 census.
What is now Emerson was originally formed on April 8, 1903, from portions of Washington Township as the Borough of Etna, the name of a railroad station in the community. The name was changed to Emerson as of March 9, 1909.} The name came from author Ralph Waldo Emerson. The borough calls itself "The Family Town".
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Living in Emerson
- Median household income
- $155,536
- Median home value
- $645,200
- Median rent
- $1,887/mo
- Median age
- 48.8
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Emerson had 7,290 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,290 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,268 per sq mi (1,262 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Emerson at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Bergen County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 7,290 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.23 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9750° N, 74.0232° W |
| ZIP codes | 07630, 07641, 07649 |
| Official website | emersonnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3421450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Emerson
- Westwood1.1 mi NW
- Oradell1.4 mi S
- Haworth1.6 mi SE
- Washington2.3 mi NW
- Harrington Park2.5 mi NE
- Hillsdale2.5 mi NW
- Dumont2.6 mi SE
- New Milford2.8 mi S
- River Vale2.8 mi N
- Paramus3.1 mi SW
- Closter3.3 mi E
- River Edge3.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Emerson
What county is Emerson in?
Emerson is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Emerson, NJ?
7,290 people lived in Emerson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Emerson, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07630. Other ZIP codes: 07641, 07649.
What is the elevation of Emerson?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Emerson?
Westwood (1.1 mi), Oradell (1.4 mi), Haworth (1.6 mi), Washington (2.3 mi), Harrington Park (2.5 mi).
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