Borough · New Jersey
Oradell, New Jersey
Oradell, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Oradell had 8,293 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,244 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,235 (±34). GEOID 3454990.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,293
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,244 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,235 ±34
Median household income
$221,322
±$16,913 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$737,800
±$42,100 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,305
±$837 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Oradell and what county is it in?
Oradell is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 3,419 residents per square mile in 2020.
Oradell is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Oradell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,293 people lived in Oradell on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,244 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,235 (±34).
| Measure | Oradell | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,235 ±34 | 962,316 | +94 |
| Households | 2,669 ±121 | 355,127 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.06 ±0.14 | 2.68 | +0.20 |
| Housing units | 2,761 ±130 | 369,613 | no clear change |
Oradell's population since 2000
From 8,047 in 2000 to 8,293 in 2025: up 3.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oradell as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oradell?
The median resident of Oradell is 43.4 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 12.9%. 17.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oradell | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 ±1.8 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.6% ±2.7 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±2.0 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±3.2 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% ±2.4 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.9% ±4.4 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.9% ±2.6 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.4% ±2.7 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.2% ±4.2 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 6.9% ±1.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.2% ±1.1 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 71.8% ±4.5 pts | 53.1% | +12.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.3% ±4.2 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.9% ±2.7 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oradell earn?
Half of Oradell's 2,669 households earn less than $221,322 a year (±$16,913), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $162,892 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $58,430 after inflation. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oradell | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $221,322 ±$16,913 | $124,884 | +$58,430 |
| Mean household income | $235,809 ±$19,147 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $76,943 ±$6,399 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±2.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±1.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.6% ±1.3 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oradell?
Owners occupy 90.7% of Oradell's occupied homes and renters 9.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $737,800 by its owner (±$42,100). The median renter pays $2,305 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Oradell | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $737,800 ±$42,100 | $623,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,305 ±$837 | $1,914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.2% ±19.3 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,991 ±$218 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.7% ±3.2 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.3% ±3.2 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,761 ±130 | 369,613 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.8% ±2.6 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.2% ±4.8 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Oradell building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Oradell in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oradell work and get to work?
52.8% of Oradell's workers drive alone and 36.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.3%.
| Measure | Oradell | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3% ±4.4 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% ±1.1 pts | 5.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 52.8% ±8.8 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.5% ±2.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 36.6% ±9.6 pts | 18.5% | +29.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.3 min ±2.8 | 31.2 min | −6.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Oradell?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Oradell (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $211,500 (Tract 400.02) to $231,042 (Tract 400.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 400.02Bergen County | 4,651 | $211,500 |
| Tract 400.01Bergen County | 3,584 | $231,042 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Oradell) · Census block assignment files
How does Oradell compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oradell is the 3,658th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 142nd-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Oradell ranks 37th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 142nd | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 444th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 258th | 787 |
| Median household income | 37th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 134th | 785 |
| Median home value | 103rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 107th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 440th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 78th | 780 |
| Median age | 337th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 158th | 777 |
| Work from home | 15th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 275th | 787 |
Oradell's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Oradell with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Oradell?
16 of the 57 figures for Oradell on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Oradell are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Oradell.