PlainZIP

Kearny, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07032

Hudson County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,684
1,775/sq mi
$79,154
Median income
$459,400
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kearny pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
1,775
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07032 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, with 40,684 residents across 22.9 square miles, a density of 1,775 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07032 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,154 (35% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $36,305. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Housing costs here run $459,400 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,720 a month; 42.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 07032 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 07032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kearny, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07032.

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 07032, Kearny, 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

40,684

Population

22.9

Area (sq mi)

1,775

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07032?

40.0

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

45.0%

Foreign-Born

White 36.5%
African American 5.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%

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?

$79,154

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$36,305

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07032 ranks nationally

Kearny, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,154 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,367

Total Housing Units

14,751

Occupied Units

616

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.9%
Renter 57.1%

$459,400

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,720

Median Rent

1951

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07032 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 206
2021 +8.2% 223
2022 +10.2% 246
2023 +9.7% 270
2024 +7.1% 289

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 952 business establishments in ZIP 07032, employing approximately 13,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $728,817,000.

952

Businesses

13,110

Employees

$728.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 153 16.1%
Construction 127 13.3%
Retail trade 117 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 87 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 80 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 73 7.7%
Wholesale trade 64 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 5.3%
Manufacturing 39 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.1%
Finance and insurance 32 3.4%
Information 10 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%
Educational services 6 0.6%
Industries not classified 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

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ZIP 07032 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 07032 ranks #5 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 07032 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 07032 ranks #6 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
07031 North Arlington, NJ 15,392 2.4 mi
07029 Harrison, NJ 16,026 1.9 mi
07105 Newark, NJ 46,983 2.3 mi
07071 Lyndhurst, NJ 20,554 3.0 mi
07104 Newark, NJ 50,478 2.7 mi
07307 Jersey City, NJ 43,812 3.4 mi
07306 Jersey City, NJ 52,669 2.9 mi
07102 Newark, NJ 12,579 3.1 mi
07107 Newark, NJ 37,650 3.5 mi
07070 Rutherford, NJ 18,061 4.7 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07032 in? ▼
ZIP code 07032 (Kearny) 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 07032? ▼
ZIP code 07032 in Kearny, NJ has a population of 40,684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07032 is $79,154, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07032 is $459,400, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07032 is White at 36.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07032? ▼
ZIP code 07032 has 952 business establishments employing approximately 13,110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07032? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07032 are: Transportation and warehousing (153), Construction (127), Retail trade (117). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07032? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07032 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 07032? ▼
In ZIP code 07032, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 07032? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07032 is 33.0 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 07032? ▼
In ZIP code 07032, approximately 42.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07032 is 12.5% 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.