Bayonne, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07002
Hudson County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 63,031
- 4,161/sq mi High-density area
- $83,887
- Median income Above-median income area
- $460,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bayonne pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,161
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07002 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07002 (Bayonne, NJ) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.4 in 2023 to 287.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey, with 63,031 residents across 15.1 square miles, a density of 4,161 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,887 (31% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,565. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $460,100 (11% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,682; 36.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hudson County, so 07002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 07002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bayonne, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07002.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
188 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
174 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
156 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
141 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
103 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07002, Bayonne, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
63,031
Population
15.1
Area (sq mi)
4,161
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07002?
38.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
31.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$83,887
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$42,565
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07002 ranks nationally
Bayonne, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$83,887 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
30,786housing units
30,786
Total Housing Units
28,951
Occupied Units
1,835
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$460,100
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,682
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07002 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 204 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 219 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 253 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 258 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 287 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,172 business establishments in ZIP 07002, employing approximately 12,644 people with a combined annual payroll of $660,195,000.
1,172
Businesses
12,644
Employees
$660.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 188 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 174 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 156 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 141 | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 103 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 82 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.1% |
| Information | 13 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07002 vs 10310 →
ZIP 07002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07002
Bayonne (07002)
63,031 residents
- 07305
Jersey City (07305)
60,104 residents
- 07105
Newark (07105)
46,983 residents
- 10304
Staten Island (10304)
42,193 residents
- 07304
Jersey City (07304)
41,233 residents
- 10301
Staten Island (10301)
39,706 residents
- 07206
Elizabethport (07206)
26,636 residents
- 07201
Elizabeth (07201)
26,263 residents
- 10310 24,962
Staten Island (10310)
24,962 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10310
Staten Island (10310)
$106,250 median income
- 10301
Staten Island (10301)
$85,609 median income
- 07002
Bayonne (07002)
$83,887 median income
- 10302
Staten Island (10302)
$78,263 median income
- 07305
Jersey City (07305)
$76,527 median income
- 10304
Staten Island (10304)
$71,561 median income
- 07304
Jersey City (07304)
$70,986 median income
- 07206
Elizabethport (07206)
$68,420 median income
- 07201
Elizabeth (07201)
$60,080 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07002 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10310 | Staten Island, NY | 24,962 | 2.3 mi |
| 10301 | Staten Island, NY | 39,706 | 2.6 mi |
| 07305 | Jersey City, NJ | 60,104 | 2.8 mi |
| 10302 | Staten Island, NY | 19,088 | 2.8 mi |
| 10304 | Staten Island, NY | 42,193 | 4.1 mi |
| 07201 | Elizabeth, NJ | 26,263 | 3.6 mi |
| 07304 | Jersey City, NJ | 41,233 | 4.0 mi |
| 07206 | Elizabethport, NJ | 26,636 | 4.1 mi |
| 07105 | Newark, NJ | 46,983 | 4.3 mi |
| 07114 | Newark, NJ | 14,748 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07002, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (63,031 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07002 in?
ZIP code 07002 (Bayonne) is located in Hudson County, New Jersey. Hudson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hudson-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07002?
ZIP code 07002 in Bayonne, NJ has a population of 63,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07002?
The median household income in ZIP 07002 is $83,887, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07002?
The median home value in ZIP 07002 is $460,100, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07002 is White at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07002?
ZIP code 07002 has 1,172 business establishments employing approximately 12,644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07002 are: Health care and social assistance (188), Retail trade (174), Other services (except public administration) (156). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07002?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07002 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07002?
In ZIP code 07002, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07002 is 33.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07002?
In ZIP code 07002, approximately 36.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07002 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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