River Vale

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey

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River Vale is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, with 9,909 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Tappan, 1.3 miles NE.

About River Vale

River Vale is a township in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. River Vale is the easternmost municipality in an area of the county referred to as the Pascack Valley. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 9,909. It was ranked #29 on the 100 Best Places to Live 2007 survey published by CNN/Money magazine.

River Vale was formed as a township on April 30, 1906, from portions of both Hillsdale Township (now Hillsdale Borough) and Washington Township. The township was named for its location along the Hackensack River.

On January 5, 1904, the temperature in River Vale fell to −34 °F (−37 °C), the lowest temperature ever recorded in New Jersey.

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Living in River Vale

Median household income
$213,666
Median home value
$775,000
Median rent
$1,455/mo
Median age
44.6
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River Vale, NJ population

River Vale had 9,909 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,909
Density2,434 per sq mi (940 per km²)

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

River Vale at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyBergen County
TypeTownship
Population9,909 (2020)
Land area4.07 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Water area0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²)
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates41.0142° N, 74.0068° W
ZIP codes07675, 07642
Official websiterivervalenj.org
Census code (GEOID)3400363690

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

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Frequently asked questions about River Vale

What county is River Vale in?

River Vale is in Bergen County, New Jersey.

What is the population of River Vale, NJ?

9,909 people lived in River Vale at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of River Vale, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 07675. Other ZIP codes: 07642.

What is the elevation of River Vale?

72 feet (22 m) above sea level.

What towns are near River Vale?

Old Tappan (1.3 mi), Hillsdale (2.1 mi), Harrington Park (2.1 mi), Westwood (2.2 mi), Park Ridge (2.5 mi).

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