Ho-Ho-Kus
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Ho-Ho-Kus is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with 4,258 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ridgewood, 1.5 miles SW.
- 4,258residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 2,448 / sq mipopulation density
- 07423main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ho-Ho-Kus
Ho-Ho-Kus (English pronunciation: /hoʊˈhoʊkəs/ ) 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 4,258, an increase of 180 (+4.4%) from the 2010 census count of 4,078, which in turn reflected an increase of 18 (+0.4%) from the 4,060 counted in the 2000 census. The borough is the home of several historical landmarks, including the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and The Hermitage.
Ho-Ho-Kus was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on October 12, 1908, from what had originally been the borough of Orvil, which was in turn created on March 8, 1905, from portions of Orvil Township.
As of the 2000 census, Ho-Ho-Kus was the 15th-wealthiest community in New Jersey with a per capita money income of $63,594 as of 1999, an increase of 36.9% from the $46,451 recorded in 1989. The borough's median household income was $165,827 in 2013. In 2011, New Jersey Monthly magazine named Ho-Ho-Kus the best place to live in the state of New Jersey, citing its affluence, low crime rate and the quality of its school system, as well as its proximity to New York City and other major commercial destinations.
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Living in Ho-Ho-Kus
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,092,500
- Median rent
- $2,857/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Ho-Ho-Kus had 4,258 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,258 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,448 per sq mi (945 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ho-Ho-Kus at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Bergen County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,258 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.74 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9995° N, 74.0966° W |
| ZIP codes | 07423, 07450 |
| Official website | ho-ho-kusboro.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3432310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ho-Ho-Kus
- Ridgewood1.5 mi SW
- Saddle River1.7 mi N
- Waldwick1.8 mi NW
- Washington1.8 mi SE
- Midland Park2.3 mi W
- Woodcliff Lake2.6 mi NE
- Hillsdale2.7 mi E
- Allendale3.0 mi NW
- Glen Rock3.1 mi SW
- Westwood3.4 mi E
- Park Ridge3.7 mi NE
- Wyckoff3.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ho-Ho-Kus
What county is Ho-Ho-Kus in?
Ho-Ho-Kus is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ?
4,258 people lived in Ho-Ho-Kus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07423. Other ZIP codes: 07450.
What is the elevation of Ho-Ho-Kus?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ho-Ho-Kus?
Ridgewood (1.5 mi), Saddle River (1.7 mi), Waldwick (1.8 mi), Washington (1.8 mi), Midland Park (2.3 mi).
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