Weehawken, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07086
Hudson County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,554
- 6,140/sq mi High-density area
- $127,763
- Median income Above-median income area
- $889,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weehawken pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,140
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07086 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07086 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weehawken, Hudson County, New Jersey, home to 12,554 residents across 2.0 square miles, a density of 6,140 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07086 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,763 (5% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $94,947. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $889,000 (72% above the average New Jersey ZIP), with only 30.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,500.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hudson County, so 07086 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 07086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weehawken, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07086.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
21 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 07086, Weehawken, 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
12,554
Population
2.0
Area (sq mi)
6,140
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07086?
37.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
40.4%
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?
$127,763
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$94,947
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07086 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Weehawken, 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)
$127,763 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
9,563housing units
9,563
Total Housing Units
8,588
Occupied Units
975
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$889,000
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$2,500
Median Rent
1965
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07086 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 294 |
| 2021 | +2.5% | 301 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 350 |
| 2023 | -7.0% | 325 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 325 |
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 257 business establishments in ZIP 07086, employing approximately 5,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $692,078,000.
257
Businesses
5,363
Employees
$692.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 11 | 4.3% |
| Information | 11 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.3% |
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 07086 vs 07087 →
ZIP 07086 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07087
Union City (07087)
66,515 residents
- 07093
West New York (07093)
60,884 residents
- 07047
North Bergen (07047)
60,773 residents
- 07030
Hoboken (07030)
50,005 residents
- 10019
New York (10019)
42,870 residents
- 10036 24,711
New York (10036)
24,711 residents
- 10001 21,102
New York (10001)
21,102 residents
- 07086 12,554
Weehawken (07086)
12,554 residents
- 10018 5,229
New York (10018)
5,229 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07086 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07086 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10069
New York (10069)
$233,636 median income
- 07030
Hoboken (07030)
$180,579 median income
- 10018
New York (10018)
$145,958 median income
- 10001
New York (10001)
$129,852 median income
- 10019
New York (10019)
$128,559 median income
- 07086
Weehawken (07086)
$127,763 median income
- 10036
New York (10036)
$95,638 median income
- 07047 $78,911
North Bergen (07047)
$78,911 median income
- 07093 $73,174
West New York (07093)
$73,174 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07086 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07087 | Union City, NJ | 66,515 | 0.6 mi |
| 07093 | West New York, NJ | 60,884 | 1.5 mi |
| 07047 | North Bergen, NJ | 60,773 | 1.8 mi |
| 07030 | Hoboken, NJ | 50,005 | 1.7 mi |
| 10019 | New York, NY | 42,870 | 1.8 mi |
| 10069 | New York, NY | 5,199 | 1.7 mi |
| 10036 | New York, NY | 24,711 | 1.7 mi |
| 10018 | New York, NY | 5,229 | 1.7 mi |
| 10199 | New York, NY | 9 | 1.7 mi |
| 10001 | New York, NY | 21,102 | 1.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07086, 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 (12,554 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 07086 in?
ZIP code 07086 (Weehawken) 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 07086?
ZIP code 07086 in Weehawken, NJ has a population of 12,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07086?
The median household income in ZIP 07086 is $127,763, which is 67% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07086?
The median home value in ZIP 07086 is $889,000, which is 220% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07086 is White at 46.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07086?
ZIP code 07086 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 5,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07086 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (42), Accommodation and food services (33), Retail trade (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07086?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07086 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 07086?
In ZIP code 07086, 79.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.5% 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 07086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07086 is 36.8 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 07086?
In ZIP code 07086, approximately 30.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07086 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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