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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
$83,887
Median income
$460,100
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $42,565. Local economic indicators show a 14.4% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $460,100 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,682 per month, and 36.2% of occupied units 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. To put 07002 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hudson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 07002?

38.3

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

31.0%

Foreign-Born

White 46.6%
African American 13.4%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

30,786

Total Housing Units

28,951

Occupied Units

1,835

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.2%
Renter 63.8%

$460,100

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Hudson County

07087 standard
Union City, NJ
Pop: 66,515
07093 standard
West New York, NJ
Pop: 60,884
07047 standard
North Bergen, NJ
Pop: 60,773
07305 standard
Jersey City, NJ
Pop: 60,104
07306 standard
Jersey City, NJ
Pop: 52,669
07030 standard
Hoboken, NJ
Pop: 50,005

Related Areas

Hudson County Bayonne, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.