ZIP Code 07086
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Weehawken · Hudson County · New Jersey
- Population
- 12,554
- Median income
- $127,763
- Median home value
- $889,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 68.5%
- Land area
- 2.0 sq mi
6,140/sq mi
▲ 67% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 220% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.8
New York
ZIP code 07086 in Weehawken, New Jersey has a population of 12,554. The median household income is $127,763, which is 67% above the national average. Median home value is $889,000, 220% above the US average. 68.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07086 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.0 square miles in Weehawken, Hudson County, New Jersey. The area is home to 12,554 residents, producing a population density of 6,140 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 07086 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07086 sits at $127,763 (5% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $94,947. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $889,000 (72% above the state average) with median rent at $2,500 per month, and 30.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07086 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 07086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$94,947
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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