| ZIP Code | 07086 |
|---|---|
| City | Weehawken |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Hudson County |
| Area Code | 201/551/732/862/908/ |
| Elevation | 8 ft |
| Latitude | 40.76801 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.017008 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.5% ▲ 90% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 94 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,790 (14.4%) |
| Some College | 533 (4.3%) |
| Associates | 878 (7.1%) |
| Bachelors | 511 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,621 (69.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,653 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $875,300 ▲ 214% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,422/mo ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,399 |
| Vacant Units | 1,223 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,399 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,223 |
| Owner Occupied | 30.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 07086 is located in Weehawken, New Jersey, within Hudson County. With a population of 16,946, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.9 years. Economically, 07086 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,653 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07086 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $875,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,422 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 69.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 07086 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.0%. Residents are highly educated — 73.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07086 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 07086 in Weehawken, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,946 residents, a median household income of $122,653, and a median home value of $875,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.