ZIP Code 07026 Demographics & Data

About Garfield, NJ (ZIP Code 07026)

New Jersey

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 07026

The 07026 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Garfield, NJ in Bergen County in the United States. The current population estimate is 31,695. In this New Jersey region, an estimated 20.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $30,355. The median household income is at $62,867, while an estimated 14% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 07026 is approximately 36.5 years, and 14.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 07026

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 07026 is 31,695.

Garfield, NJ

The 07026 ZIP Code is associated with Garfield, NJ in Bergen County.

Area Codes associated with 07026

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 07026 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 07026.

Sunrise / Sunset in 07026

Sunrise: 6:43 am
Sunset: 4:38 pm
Sunrise in 07026 6:43 am
Sunrise in 07026 4:38 pm

Weather forecast for 07026

Today's forecast for 07026: Sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

Current air quality in 07026

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 07026 Fair

Internet in 07026

An estimated 90.5% of households in ZIP Code 07026 have a computer, while about 83.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 07026

The gender split in ZIP Code 07026 is an estimated 48.5% male and approximately 51.5% female.

Health Insurance in 07026

Approximately 16.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 07026 (Garfield, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 07026

The median household income in ZIP Code 07026 is $62,867, while the region's mean household income is $81,174. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,355. The per capita income in ZIP Code 07026 of $30,355 is approximately 28.99% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,745. An estimated 13.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately43.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.3% of the population in 07026 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 4.4% of 07026 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 07026

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.7%
$200,000 or more per year 6.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 07026

In ZIP Code 07026, 85.7% of the population graduated high school, while 20.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.9% in this Bergen County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 07026

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 7.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 40.9%
Some college, no degree 18.5%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 14.6%
Graduate or professional degree 5.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 07026

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 07026, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 39.0% of 07026 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 07026 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.8%), followed by Some other race (6.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 07026

Industry Percent
White 86.8%
Black or African American 6.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 6.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 07026

In ZIP Code 07026, 37.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 33.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 26.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Bergen County region.

Language Spoken in 07026

Language Spoken Percent
English only 37.8%
Spanish 33.0%
Other Indo-European languages 26.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.5%
Other languages 0.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 07026

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 07026, an estimated 32.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Bergen County region.

Age of Housing in 07026

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 21.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 13.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 32.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 07026

Residents of ZIP Code 07026 are younger than average. The median age of 36.5 years in ZIP Code 07026 is approximately 4.2% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.3% of the population in 07026 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 07026 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 07026

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.4%
5 to 9 years 6.3%
10 to 14 years 6.1%
15 to 19 years 6.1%
20 to 24 years 6.5%
25 to 34 years 16.3%
35 to 44 years 14.2%
45 to 54 years 13.7%
55 to 59 years 7.0%
60 to 64 years 5.5%
65 to 74 years 7.0%
75 to 84 years 3.3%
85 years and over 1.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 07026 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 07026

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 07026 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 07026 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 07026 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 07026

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 83.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 07026

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 07026 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 07026 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.92 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.42% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.34% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes electricity rates in 07026 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 07026

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 07026 14.88¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 4.74¢/kWh
New Jersey 20.67¢/kWh 15.96¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 07026

Month ZIP Code 07026 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.96 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.49 3 6.31
Mar 5.17 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.7 5.13 7.3
May 5.44 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.59 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.79 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.53 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.5 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.57 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.86 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.39 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes solar power levels in 07026 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 07026

In 07026, 65.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.5 minutes. Approximately 19.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 07026 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 07026 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 07026

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 10.1%
Manufacturing 10.5%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Retail trade 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 10.8%
Information 2.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.7%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 2.7%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 07026 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 07026, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 07026 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Bergen County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 07026

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 613
Credit reporting or credit repair services 123
Debt collection 39
Checking or savings account 16
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 7
Other 19
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 07026

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 393
Improper use of your report 181
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 122
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 41
Written notification about debt 23
Other 57
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 07026. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.