City

Kearny, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hudson County  ·  New Jersey

👥40,570Population
💰$83,212Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$431,700Median Home Value▲ 55% above avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.5%Hispanic: 50.9%Black: 4.7%Asian: 3.5%Other: 4.8%Race
White33.5%
Hispanic50.9%
Black4.7%
Asian3.5%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma972 (3.7%)
HS Graduate9,585 (36.4%)
Some College2,365 (9%)
Associates3,481 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,568 (6%)
Graduate Degree8,339 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 9%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College9.0%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.5%Renter: 54.6%Tenure
Owner45.5%
Renter54.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,212 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$431,700 ▲ 55% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,649/mo
Total Housing Units15,340
Vacant Units584

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
15%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
65%
About Kearny, NJ

Kearny is a city in New Jersey, located in Hudson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,570 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Kearny is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,212 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kearny is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $431,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,649 per month.

The population of Kearny is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.94%).

Kearny, 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 Kearny
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07032 40,570 $83,212 $431,700 $1,649 5.1% 37.7% 45.5%