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Old Tappan

New Jersey · 6,686 residents (2025 est.) · 3.315 sq mi
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#88Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#152Most educatedof 6,82676.9%#155Highest median household incomeof 6,818$205,385#191Highest homeownership rateof 6,82394.1%
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Old Tappan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $205,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $951,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,008
+10%since 2000
from 5,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,812 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 1,793 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+8%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,686 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Old Tappan
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(250)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(391)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(480)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(335)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(357)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.4%(442)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.9%(778)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.1%(906)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.8%(768)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.5%(690)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.2%(432)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(179)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$205,385
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,127 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,124
+62%since 2000
from $48,367 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−9%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$951,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $940 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−29%since 2009
from 6.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,412)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(151)
Asian15.6%(857)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic49%(2,943)
Black3.2%(193)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(272)
Asian41.1%(2,469)
Other2.2%(131)
Diversity Score
73
+50%since 2009
from 49 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.2%(70)
Spaniard1%(62)
Peruvian0.9%(52)
Cuban0.7%(40)
Ecuadorian0.4%(25)
Mexican0.4%(23)
Asian origin
Korean33.6%(2,017)
Filipino2.9%(174)
Taiwanese1.4%(84)
Asian Indian0.9%(56)
Chinese0.7%(41)
Japanese0.7%(41)
Ancestry
Italian10.9%(656)
Irish7.3%(438)
German6.6%(398)
American5.7%(341)
Greek3.8%(230)
English3.3%(198)
Ghanaian2.9%(174)
Armenian2.5%(153)
Polish2.4%(142)
Hungarian1.9%(114)
Arab1.5%(91)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.4%(82)
Egyptian1.2%(72)
Israeli0.7%(44)
Ukrainian0.7%(42)
French0.6%(36)
Bulgarian0.5%(30)
Slovak0.5%(30)
Croatian0.4%(25)
Scottish0.4%(23)
Australian0.4%(22)
Dutch0.3%(20)
West Indian0.3%(19)
Haitian0.3%(19)
Swedish0.3%(16)
Swiss0.3%(16)
Belgian0.1%(7)
British0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Korean population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.9%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
29.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 93.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2016
from 73.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.4%(526)
Married76.6%(1,800)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced1%(23)
Women 15+
Never married23.1%(586)
Married65.9%(1,673)
Widowed6.9%(174)
Divorced4.1%(105)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

Old Tappan, New Jersey has about 6,008 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

The typical household in Old Tappan, New Jersey earns about $205,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Tappan, New Jersey expensive?

In Old Tappan, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $951,300, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

About 76.9% of adults age 25 and over in Old Tappan, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

About 2.3% of people in Old Tappan, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Tappan, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Tappan, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,754 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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