Harrison, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07029
Hudson County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,026
- 4,727/sq mi High-density area
- $88,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $499,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harrison pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,727
- people per sq mi
- 22%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07029 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07029 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrison, Hudson County, New Jersey, home to 16,026 residents across 3.4 square miles, a density of 4,727 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07029 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,333 (28% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,577. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $499,600 (3% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,195; 21.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hudson County, so 07029 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 07029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrison, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07029.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 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 07029, Harrison, 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
16,026
Population
3.4
Area (sq mi)
4,727
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07029?
34.0
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
55.1%
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?
$88,333
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$48,577
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
40.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07029 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Harrison, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,333 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 565 New Jersey 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
10,888housing units
10,888
Total Housing Units
10,192
Occupied Units
696
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$499,600
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$2,195
Median Rent
1984
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2022)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07029 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +10.7% | 233 |
| 2019 | -3.1% | 226 |
| 2020 | +8.6% | 246 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 264 |
| 2022 | +5.7% | 280 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 366 business establishments in ZIP 07029, employing approximately 3,855 people with a combined annual payroll of $199,027,000.
366
Businesses
3,855
Employees
$199.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 40 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
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 07029 vs 07102 →
ZIP 07029 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07104
Newark (07104)
50,478 residents
- 07105
Newark (07105)
46,983 residents
- 07032
Kearny (07032)
40,684 residents
- 07107
Newark (07107)
37,650 residents
- 07109
Belleville (07109)
35,897 residents
- 07103
Newark (07103)
32,698 residents
- 07108
Newark (07108)
24,386 residents
- 07029 16,026
Harrison (07029)
16,026 residents
- 07031 15,392
North Arlington (07031)
15,392 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07029 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07029 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07031
North Arlington (07031)
$94,201 median income
- 07109
Belleville (07109)
$90,438 median income
- 07029
Harrison (07029)
$88,333 median income
- 07032
Kearny (07032)
$79,154 median income
- 07105
Newark (07105)
$59,847 median income
- 07104
Newark (07104)
$53,978 median income
- 07103
Newark (07103)
$51,534 median income
- 07107
Newark (07107)
$51,242 median income
- 07102
Newark (07102)
$38,864 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07029 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07102 | Newark, NJ | 12,579 | 1.2 mi |
| 07105 | Newark, NJ | 46,983 | 1.6 mi |
| 07104 | Newark, NJ | 50,478 | 1.8 mi |
| 07032 | Kearny, NJ | 40,684 | 1.9 mi |
| 07103 | Newark, NJ | 32,698 | 2.2 mi |
| 07107 | Newark, NJ | 37,650 | 2.1 mi |
| 07114 | Newark, NJ | 14,748 | 3.1 mi |
| 07109 | Belleville, NJ | 35,897 | 3.6 mi |
| 07108 | Newark, NJ | 24,386 | 2.8 mi |
| 07031 | North Arlington, NJ | 15,392 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07029, 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 (16,026 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 07029 in?
ZIP code 07029 (Harrison) 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 07029?
ZIP code 07029 in Harrison, NJ has a population of 16,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07029?
The median household income in ZIP 07029 is $88,333, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07029?
The median home value in ZIP 07029 is $499,600, which is 80% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07029 is White at 30.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07029?
ZIP code 07029 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 3,855 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07029?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07029 are: Accommodation and food services (52), Retail trade (46), Construction (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07029?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07029 increased by 5.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 07029?
In ZIP code 07029, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 07029?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07029 is 40.2 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 07029?
In ZIP code 07029, approximately 21.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07029 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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