PlainZIP

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
$88,333
Median income
$499,600
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $48,577. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $499,600 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $2,195 per month, and 21.8% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hudson County, letting you compare 07029 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07029?

34.0

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

55.1%

Foreign-Born

White 30.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 21.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%

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

$48,577

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

40.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07029 ranks nationally

Harrison, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$88,333 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,888

Total Housing Units

10,192

Occupied Units

696

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 21.8%
Renter 78.2%

$499,600

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07029 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 07029 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 07029 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hudson County

07087 standard
Union City, NJ
Pop: 66,515
07002 standard
Bayonne, NJ
Pop: 63,031
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

Related Areas

Hudson County Harrison, NJ New Jersey

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.

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