City

Hackensack, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥45,768Population
💰$82,212Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$370,300Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓49.9%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.6%Hispanic: 36%Black: 19.7%Asian: 12.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White27.6%
Hispanic36.0%
Black19.7%
Asian12.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
33%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads49.9% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma1,531 (4.6%)
HS Graduate8,493 (25.3%)
Some College3,129 (9.3%)
Associates3,650 (10.9%)
Bachelors2,174 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree14,592 (43.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 43.5%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College9.3%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate43.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 38.4%Renter: 61.6%Tenure
Owner38.4%
Renter61.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,212 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$370,300 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,794/mo
Total Housing Units21,405
Vacant Units1,100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
15%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
58%
About Hackensack, NJ

Hackensack is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 45,768 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Hackensack is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,212 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hackensack is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $370,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,794 per month. At 38.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Hackensack is well-educated. 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 36.0%.

Hackensack, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hackensack
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07601 45,768 $82,212 $370,300 $1,794 6.5% 49.9% 38.4%

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