Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 14.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.9% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12,615 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 115,824 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 30,850 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 45,672 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 24,961 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 236,404 (50.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,940 ▲ 26% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $543,455 ▲ 95% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,910/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 317,032 |
| Vacant Units | 21,480 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Hudson County is located in New Jersey and encompasses 23 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 710,478 residents. With a median age of 36.5, it is a relatively young county.
Hudson County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $95,939 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Hudson County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $543,455 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,909.
The residents of Hudson County are racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 40.7%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Hudson County, NJ is a middle-income area in New Jersey. The 23 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07002 | Bayonne | 70,468 | $81,285 | $446,100 | $1,593 | 5.6% | 49.0% |
| 07029 | Harrison | 22,128 | $80,495 | $433,100 | $2,036 | 6.1% | 57.0% |
| 07030 | Hoboken | 58,340 | $176,943 | $872,100 | $2,819 | 3.4% | 86.5% |
| 07302 | Jersey City | 55,448 | $166,854 | $853,700 | $2,960 | 3.2% | 83.2% |
| 07304 | Jersey City | 49,260 | $68,432 | $489,400 | $1,572 | 8.6% | 47.8% |
| 07305 | Jersey City | 71,643 | $77,126 | $418,200 | $1,610 | 8.1% | 43.1% |
| 07306 | Jersey City | 54,567 | $75,861 | $502,600 | $1,619 | 6.0% | 58.2% |
| 07307 | Jersey City | 42,242 | $80,745 | $574,000 | $1,708 | 5.0% | 54.5% |
| 07310 | Jersey City | 14,577 | $172,946 | $880,300 | $3,456 | 2.6% | 89.3% |
| 07311 | Jersey City | 1,954 | $179,928 | — | $3,501 | 1.5% | 96.4% |
| 07032 | Kearny | 40,570 | $83,212 | $431,700 | $1,649 | 5.1% | 37.7% |
| 07047 | North Bergen | 61,202 | $75,505 | $466,800 | $1,702 | 5.7% | 42.2% |
| 07094 | Secaucus | 21,437 | $134,746 | $557,800 | $2,197 | 6.1% | 68.7% |
| 07087 | Union City | 66,375 | $65,369 | $446,800 | $1,489 | 8.5% | 38.0% |
| 07086 | Weehawken | 16,946 | $122,653 | $875,300 | $2,422 | 4.5% | 73.5% |
| 07093 | West New York | 63,321 | $70,389 | $390,300 | $1,619 | 7.6% | 45.0% |