New Milford

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

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New Milford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with 16,923 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is River Edge, 1.1 miles SW.

About New Milford

New Milford 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 16,923, an increase of 582 (+3.6%) from the 2010 census count of 16,341, which in turn reflected a decline of 59 (−0.4%) from the 16,400 counted in the 2000 census.

New Milford was authorized to be incorporated as a borough on March 11, 1922, from what remained of Palisades Township, subject to approval in a referendum (which took place on April 18, 1922). With the creation of New Milford, Palisades Township (which had been created in 1871) was dissolved. The borough is believed to have been named for Milford, Pennsylvania.

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Living in New Milford

Median household income
$114,889
Median home value
$580,400
Median rent
$1,765/mo
Median age
39.6
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New Milford, NJ population

New Milford had 16,923 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census16,923
Density7,413 per sq mi (2,862 per km²)

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

New Milford at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyBergen County
TypeBorough
Population16,923 (2020)
Land area2.28 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates40.9342° N, 74.0195° W
ZIP codes07646, 07621, 07628, 07649, 07661
Official websitenewmilfordboro.com
Census code (GEOID)3451660

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

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Frequently asked questions about New Milford

What county is New Milford in?

New Milford is in Bergen County, New Jersey.

What is the population of New Milford, NJ?

16,923 people lived in New Milford at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of New Milford, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 07646. Other ZIP codes: 07621, 07628, 07649, 07661.

What is the elevation of New Milford?

30 feet (9 m) above sea level.

What towns are near New Milford?

River Edge (1.1 mi), Bergenfield (1.4 mi), Dumont (1.6 mi), Oradell (1.7 mi), Haworth (2.4 mi).

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