ZIP Code 07302
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Jersey City · Hudson County · New Jersey
- Population
- 36,352
- Median income
- $175,077
- Median home value
- $865,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 82.2%
- Land area
- 3.8 sq mi
9,596/sq mi
▲ 129% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 211% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.2
New York
ZIP code 07302 in Jersey City, New Jersey has a population of 36,352. The median household income is $175,077, which is 129% above the national average. Median home value is $865,100, 211% above the US average. 82.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. The area is home to 36,352 residents, producing a population density of 9,596 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 07302 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07302 sits at $175,077 (44% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $114,324. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $865,100 (68% above the state average) with median rent at $3,093 per month, and 24.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 82.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, 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 07302 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 07302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07302.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
254 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
221 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
162 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
150 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
139 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 07302, Jersey City, 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
36,352
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
9,596
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07302?
34.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
39.6%
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?
$175,077
Median Household Income
+44% vs state
$114,324
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
37.1 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?
31,029
Total Housing Units
28,824
Occupied Units
2,205
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$865,100
Median Home Value
+68% vs state
$3,093
Median Rent
2000
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
+10.2%
YoY Change (2024)
450
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+350%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07302 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +350% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +0.4% | 391 |
| 2020 | -2.5% | 381 |
| 2021 | -3.6% | 367 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 408 |
| 2024 | +10.2% | 450 |
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 1,470 business establishments in ZIP 07302, employing approximately 39,133 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,290,167,000.
1,470
Businesses
39,133
Employees
$5.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 254 | 17.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 221 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 162 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 150 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 139 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 123 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 98 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 46 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 3.0% |
| Information | 41 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 40 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 35 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.6% |
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 07302 vs 07311 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07311 | Jersey City, NJ | 522 | 0.7 mi |
| 07310 | Jersey City, NJ | 12,838 | 0.9 mi |
| 07304 | Jersey City, NJ | 41,233 | 1.4 mi |
| 10282 | New York, NY | 4,783 | 1.7 mi |
| 10280 | New York, NY | 7,853 | 1.7 mi |
| 07306 | Jersey City, NJ | 52,669 | 1.7 mi |
| 07030 | Hoboken, NJ | 50,005 | 1.9 mi |
| 07307 | Jersey City, NJ | 43,812 | 2.3 mi |
| 10013 | New York, NY | 27,700 | 2.2 mi |
| 10006 | New York, NY | 3,011 | 1.9 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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