City

North Bergen, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Hudson County  ·  New Jersey

👥61,202Population
💰$75,505Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$466,800Median Home Value▲ 67% above avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 19.9%Hispanic: 68.6%Black: 2.6%Asian: 6.7%Other: 1.6%Race
White19.9%
Hispanic68.6%
Black2.6%
Asian6.7%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma1,642 (4.2%)
HS Graduate11,243 (29%)
Some College3,940 (10.2%)
Associates5,599 (14.4%)
Bachelors2,847 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree13,503 (34.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 34.8%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College10.2%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate34.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.3%Renter: 58.7%Tenure
Owner41.3%
Renter58.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,505 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$466,800 ▲ 67% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,702/mo
Total Housing Units25,024
Vacant Units1,240

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Public Transit
27%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About North Bergen, NJ

North Bergen is a city in New Jersey, located in Hudson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 61,202 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, North Bergen is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,505 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in North Bergen is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $466,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,702 per month.

The population of North Bergen is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (68.63%).

North Bergen, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in North Bergen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07047 61,202 $75,505 $466,800 $1,702 5.7% 42.2% 41.3%