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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
$127,763
Median income
$889,000
Median home value
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $94,947. Local economic indicators show a 7.3% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $889,000 (72% above the state average), median rent at $2,500 a month, and owner-occupancy at 30.4%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hudson County, so you can benchmark 07086 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 07086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weehawken, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07086.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07086?

37.8

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

40.4%

Foreign-Born

White 46.8%
African American 4.2%
Asian 20.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%

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

$94,947

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07086 ranks nationally

Weehawken, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$127,763 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,563

Total Housing Units

8,588

Occupied Units

975

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.4%
Renter 69.6%

$889,000

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$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

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ZIP 07086 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 07086 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 07086 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 07086 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
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

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 Weehawken, NJ New Jersey

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.

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