Old Tappan, New Jersey
Old Tappan: town.
About
Old Tappan is a town located in the county of Bergen in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,750 and a population density of 533 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,870 inhabitants.
The town was created 132 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Old Tappan
| Population | 5,870 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Postal code | 07675 |
| Area | 10.78 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0107,-73.9913 |
| Altitude | 171 feet / 52 meters |
| Establishment | October 18, 1894 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:50:14 (9th November 2026) |
| Density | 544 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Old Tappan is located at 41°0'38"N 73°59'29"W (41.0106500, -73.9912500). It has 3 neighbors: Harrington Park, Northvale and River Vale.
Old Tappan map
Weather
Sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Old Tappan increased by 2.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,750 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,811 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,833 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,875 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,894 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,931 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,925 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,933 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,922 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,894 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,870 | -0.41% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,837 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,582 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -11.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,864 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,582 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 48.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 48.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 48.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 166 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $83,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $899 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $339 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $611 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,080 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 73.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 20.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,531 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,678 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 243,735 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $37,695 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $26,858 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $15,675 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 35.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 981 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 556 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 321 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 188 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 715 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 187 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 675 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 974.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.75 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $145,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,170 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $392 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $790 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,751 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 173,196 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,051,662 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,605,012 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,350,025 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,040 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,694 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,501 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,426 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,396 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,342 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 823 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,273 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 266 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,744 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 675.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 51.14 |
People born in Old Tappan (3)
People born in Old Tappan, including actor P. J. Byrne, botanist Sophia Hennion Eckerson, professional baseball third baseman and left fielder Rob Segedin, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Old Tappan, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190761 | Dominican College of Blauvelt | Orangeburg (NY) | 10962-1210 |
| 195243 | St. Thomas Aquinas College | Sparkill (NY) | 10976-1050 |
| 407425 | Capri Institute of Hair Design-Paramus | Paramus (NJ) | 07652 |
| 183743 | Bergen Community College | Paramus (NJ) | 07652-1595 |
| 189714 | Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers | Nanuet (NY) | 10954 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Old Tappan, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Old Tappan.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| River Val Post Office | River Vale (NJ) | 07675 |
| Northval Post Office | Northvale (NJ) | 07647 |
| Harrington Park Post Office | Harrington Park (NJ) | 07640 |
| Norwood Post Office | Norwood (NJ) | 07648 |
| Tappan Post Office | Tappan (NY) | 10983 |
Other cities in Bergen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bergen County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack | 43,981 | The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey. |
| Teaneck | 40,446 | Township in New Jersey |
| Fort Lee | 38,356 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Fair Lawn | 32,877 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Garfield | 31,641 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Englewood | 28,278 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Bergenfield | 27,371 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Mahwah | 26,078 | Township of New Jersey |
| Paramus | 26,063 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Cliffside Park | 26,001 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Ridgewood | 24,915 | Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lodi | 24,206 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Lyndhurst | 22,781 | Township of New Jersey |
| Palisades Park | 20,942 | A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Elmwood Park | 19,863 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Rutherford | 18,209 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Old Tappan distances to largest New Jersey cities