City

Weehawken, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Hudson County  ·  New Jersey

👥16,946Population
💰$122,653Median HH Income▲ 61% above avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$875,300Median Home Value▲ 214% above avg
🎓73.5%College Grads▲ 90% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41%Hispanic: 36.1%Black: 3.3%Asian: 15.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White41.0%
Hispanic36.1%
Black3.3%
Asian15.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
44%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads73.5% ▲ 90% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,790 (14.4%)
Some College533 (4.3%)
Associates878 (7.1%)
Bachelors511 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree8,621 (69.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 14.4%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 69.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad14.4%
Some College4.3%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate69.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 30.2%Renter: 69.8%Tenure
Owner30.2%
Renter69.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
81%

Financials

Median HH Income$122,653 ▲ 61% above avg
Median Home Value$875,300 ▲ 214% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,422/mo
Total Housing Units9,399
Vacant Units1,223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
34%
Public Transit
36%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
74%
About Weehawken, NJ

Weehawken is a city in New Jersey, located in Hudson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,946 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Weehawken is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $122,653 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Weehawken is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $875,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,422 per month. At 30.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Weehawken is highly educated. 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Weehawken
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07086 16,946 $122,653 $875,300 $2,422 4.5% 73.5% 30.2%

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