Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus: borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
About
Paramus is a city located in the county of Bergen in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,342 and a population density of 968 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,063 inhabitants.
The city was created 104 years ago in 1921.
Quick Facts about Paramus
| Population | 26,063 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Postal code | 07653, 07652 |
| Area | 27.21 km2 |
| Has part | Paramus Police Department |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9445,-74.0754 |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1922 (104 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:13:19 (2nd May 2026) |
| Density | 958 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Paramus is located at 40°56'40"N 74°4'32"W (40.9445400, -74.0754200). It has 9 neighbors: Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Maywood, Oradell, Ridgewood, River Edge, Rochelle Park and Saddle Brook.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Paramus decreased by 1.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,342 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,485 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,547 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,592 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,594 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,647 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,585 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,595 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,454 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,264 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,063 | -0.77% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,894 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,962 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -17.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,903 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,962 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.3% |
| White only, percent : | 16.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 81.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 16.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 612 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.5% |
Paramus zip code is 07652.
County name: Bergen, County
fips: 34003
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $65,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $964 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $330 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $599 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,847 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 182,587 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 269,239 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,256 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $30,223 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,788 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 35.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,668 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 716 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 792 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,016 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 545 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 157 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,391 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,293.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.89 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $574,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,193 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $953 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,506 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,749 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 100.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 96.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 0.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,755 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,118 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,074 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 369,822 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $76,315 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $94,509 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,687 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 814 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 369 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 228 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 694 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 651 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 761.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.16 |
Best Things to Do in Paramus
1Van Saun County Park
Rating: 4.7 (3596)
216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652, United States View details
Phone: +12013367275 | Website available
2Bergen County Zoo
Rating: 4.6 (2159)
216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652, United States View details
Phone: +12016343100 | Website available
3BounceU Paramus Kids Birthdays and More
Rating: 4.2 (704)
70 Eisenhower Dr, Paramus, NJ 07652, United States View details
Phone: +12018435880 | Website available
4iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus
Rating: 4.6 (628)
211 Rte 4, Paramus, NJ 07652, United States View details
Phone: +12017334359 | Website available
5Petruska Park
Rating: 4.5 (139)
475 N Farview Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652, United States View details
Phone: +12012652100 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Paramus
1Paramus Borough Hall
Rating: 4.2 (5)
1 W Jockish Square, Paramus, NJ 07652 View details
Phone: +12012652100 | Website available
People born in Paramus (14)
People born in Paramus, including figure skater Elaine Zayak, film producer Lloyd Levin, musician Dean Friedman, .
More notable people
- Lizabeth Cohen (American historian) she was born in 01/01/1952
- Michael Groveman (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1962
- Spero Dedes (American sportscaster) he was born in 27/02/1979
- John Robertson (American football player) he was born in 30/03/1993
- John Bartow Prevost (American attorney, judge, politician, businessman and diplomat (1766-1825)) he was born in 09/03/1766
- James J. Tedesco III (American politician) he was born in 05/02/1953
- Liv Morgan (American professional wrestler and model) she was born in 08/06/1994
- Kevin Sheehan (Paramus Chief Fire Prevention Officer) he was born in 02/10/1960
- William Plucinsky Jr. (American police officer) he was born in 11/10/1930
- Nick Suriano (American wrestler) he was born in 14/04/1997
- Doreen A. Keeney (American accident victim) she was born in 07/06/1960
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Paramus, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183743 | Bergen Community College | Paramus (NJ) | 07652-1595 |
| 407425 | Capri Institute of Hair Design-Paramus | Paramus (NJ) | 07652 |
| 442073 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus | Paramus (NJ) | 07652-5002 |
| 458849 | Empire Beauty School-Paramus | Paramus (NJ) | 07652 |
| 183983 | Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS | Hackensack (NJ) | 07601-6637 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Paramus, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Paramus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Paramu Post Office | Paramus (NJ) | 07652 |
| Warren Poin Post Office | Fair Lawn (NJ) | 07410 |
| Fair Lawn Post Office | Fair Lawn (NJ) | 07410 |
| Maywood Post Office | Maywood (NJ) | 07607 |
| Oradell Post Office | Oradell (NJ) | 07649 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Dumont | 17,581 | City in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Paramus distances to largest New Jersey cities