Norwood borough, New Jersey
Norwood borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Norwood borough is a geographic entity located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,817. The land area covers 2.79 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,817 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.2 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,966 | ±160 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,001 | ±173 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,966 | ±160 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 | ±55 |
| Median Home Value | $709,100 | ±$61,673 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,094 | ±$670 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $178,311 | ±$20,365 |
| Per Capita Income | $67,757 | ±$6,522 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 156 | ±110 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,926 | ±290 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,854 (2024)
ID: 170130
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR
455 BROADWAY, NORWOOD NJ 07648-1302
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GUS Population: 978,641 (2024)
ID: 170097
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
1 BERGEN COUNTY PLZ, RM 580, HACKENSACK NJ 07601-7061
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Norwood | PK-12 | Norwood, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | NANUET, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College
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College | 16.3 mi away | 50 West 40th Street, New York, NY, 10018-2602 |
6463138000
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STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 455 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10016 |
(212) 340-0863
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CUNY System Office
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College | 16.4 mi away | 205 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017 |
8002869937
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THOMAS YOSELOFF BUSINESS CENTER
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 455 FIFTH AVENUE, 5TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10016 |
(212) 592-7000
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Apex Technical School
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College Vocational | 16.5 mi away | 11-05 44th Drive, Long Island City, NY, 11101 |
2126453300
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JACKSON HEIGHTS
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 35-51 81ST STREET, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY, 11372 |
(718) 899-2500
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CUNY School of Law
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College | 16.6 mi away | 2 Court Square, Long Island City, NY, 11101 |
7183404200
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HUNTERS POINT
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 47-40 CENTER BLVD, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, 11109 |
(718) 990-4150
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center
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College | 16.6 mi away | 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, 10016 |
2128177000
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WOODSIDE
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 54-22 SKILLMAN AVENUE, WOODSIDE, NY, 11377 |
(718) 429-4700
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DOBBS FERRY-ARDSLEY, NY US, located 6.1 miles from Norwood borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.8° | 23.1° | 31.4° | 3.87" | 9.4" |
| February | 42.9° | 24.5° | 33.7° | 3.30" | 10.9" |
| March | 50.7° | 31.0° | 40.9° | 4.37" | 5.8" |
| April | 62.8° | 40.1° | 51.4° | 4.26" | 0.7" |
| May | 73.0° | 49.5° | 61.3° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 58.8° | 69.8° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 64.4° | 75.0° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.9° | 63.2° | 73.5° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 56.1° | 66.5° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 45.1° | 55.3° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.4° | 36.0° | 45.2° | 3.88" | 0.3" |
| December | 44.5° | 28.6° | 36.6° | 4.70" | 5.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Closter borough | Borough | 1.2 mi | — |
| Rockleigh borough | Borough | 1.2 mi | — |
| Harrington Park borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Northvale borough | Borough | 1.9 mi | — |
| Alpine borough | Borough | 2.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400353610. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.