ZIP Code 07047

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North Bergen · Hudson County · New Jersey

Population
60,773

4,519/sq mi

Median income
$78,911

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$473,500

▲ 70% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.0%

Median age 40.7

Land area
13.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 07047 in North Bergen, New Jersey has a population of 60,773. The median household income is $78,911, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $473,500, 70% above the US average. 33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07047 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.4 square miles in North Bergen, Hudson County, New Jersey. The area is home to 60,773 residents, producing a population density of 4,519 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07047 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07047 sits at $78,911 (35% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $41,036. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $473,500 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,781 per month, and 41.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07047 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

60,773

Population

13.4

Area (sq mi)

4,519

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07047 vs 07093 →

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

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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.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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