City

Bayonne, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Hudson County  ·  New Jersey

👥70,468Population
💰$81,285Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$446,100Median Home Value▲ 60% above avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.6%Hispanic: 31.3%Black: 10.6%Asian: 10.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White43.6%
Hispanic31.3%
Black10.6%
Asian10.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma781 (1.7%)
HS Graduate13,710 (29.6%)
Some College3,563 (7.7%)
Associates5,591 (12.1%)
Bachelors3,360 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree19,337 (41.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 41.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College7.7%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate41.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 37.4%Renter: 62.6%Tenure
Owner37.4%
Renter62.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,285 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$446,100 ▲ 60% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,593/mo
Total Housing Units30,161
Vacant Units1,836

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
23%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
67%
About Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne is a city in New Jersey, located in Hudson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 70,468 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Bayonne is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,285 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bayonne is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $446,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,593 per month. At 37.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Bayonne is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.6%.

Bayonne, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Bayonne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07002 70,468 $81,285 $446,100 $1,593 5.6% 49.0% 37.4%