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North Bergen, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07047

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

60,773
4,519/sq mi
$78,911
Median income
$473,500
Median home value
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Bergen pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
4,519
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07047 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Bergen, Hudson County, New Jersey, with 60,773 residents across 13.4 square miles, a density of 4,519 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07047 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,911 (35% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $41,036. Poverty here runs at 12.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $473,500 (8% below the state average), median rent at $1,781 a month, and owner-occupancy at 41.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hudson County, so you can benchmark 07047 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 07047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Bergen, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07047.

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 07047, North Bergen, 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

60,773

Population

13.4

Area (sq mi)

4,519

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07047?

40.7

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

52.1%

Foreign-Born

White 26.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%

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?

$78,911

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$41,036

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07047 ranks nationally

North Bergen, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,911 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%

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

What does housing look like?

24,959

Total Housing Units

23,804

Occupied Units

1,155

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.6%
Renter 58.4%

$473,500

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,781

Median Rent

1961

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

-1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07047 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 227
2021 +10.4% 251
2022 +5.9% 266
2023 +13.0% 301
2024 -1.9% 295

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 1,234 business establishments in ZIP 07047, employing approximately 15,597 people with a combined annual payroll of $911,132,000.

1,234

Businesses

15,597

Employees

$911.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 185 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 134 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing 130 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 129 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 126 10.2%
Construction 102 8.3%
Wholesale trade 88 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 85 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 5.1%
Manufacturing 52 4.2%
Finance and insurance 29 2.4%
Information 16 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.1%
Educational services 9 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 07047 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 07047 ranks #4 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 07047 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 07047 ranks #8 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
07093 West New York, NJ 60,884 0.9 mi
07086 Weehawken, NJ 12,554 1.8 mi
07087 Union City, NJ 66,515 1.8 mi
07022 Fairview, NJ 13,835 2.1 mi
07657 Ridgefield, NJ 11,032 2.7 mi
10024 New York, NY 59,283 2.7 mi
07094 Secaucus, NJ 16,264 2.3 mi
10069 New York, NY 5,199 2.2 mi
07030 Hoboken, NJ 50,005 3.4 mi
10023 New York, NY 60,998 2.6 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
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 North Bergen, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07047 in? ▼
ZIP code 07047 (North Bergen) 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 07047? ▼
ZIP code 07047 in North Bergen, NJ has a population of 60,773 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07047 is $78,911, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07047 is $473,500, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07047 is Two or More Ethnicities at 31.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07047? ▼
ZIP code 07047 has 1,234 business establishments employing approximately 15,597 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07047 are: Retail trade (185), Health care and social assistance (134), Transportation and warehousing (130). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07047? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07047 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 07047? ▼
In ZIP code 07047, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% 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 07047? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07047 is 33.1 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 07047? ▼
In ZIP code 07047, approximately 41.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07047 is 12.3% 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.