ZIP Code 07306

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Jersey City · Hudson County · New Jersey

Population
52,669

7,470/sq mi

Median income
$74,953

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$516,000

▲ 86% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
52.2%

Median age 35.6

Land area
7.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 07306 in Jersey City, New Jersey has a population of 52,669. The median household income is $74,953, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $516,000, 86% above the US average. 52.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07306 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.1 square miles in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. The area is home to 52,669 residents, producing a population density of 7,470 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 07306 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07306 sits at $74,953 (39% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $42,543. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $516,000 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,694 per month, and 24.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07306 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, 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 07306 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 07306

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07306.

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 07306, 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

52,669

Population

7.1

Area (sq mi)

7,470

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07306?

35.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

53.4%

Foreign-Born

White 26.6%
African American 11.9%
Asian 36.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%

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?

$74,953

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$42,543

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 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 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.2%

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

What does housing look like?

24,930

Total Housing Units

22,937

Occupied Units

1,993

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.2%
Renter 75.8%

$516,000

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,694

Median Rent

1962

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

521

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+421%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07306 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +421% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 378
2021 +6.8% 404
2022 +4.1% 421
2023 +10.8% 466
2024 +11.8% 521

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 1,191 business establishments in ZIP 07306, employing approximately 14,523 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,180,474,000.

1,191

Businesses

14,523

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 201 16.9%
Retail trade 199 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 182 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 133 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 123 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 61 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 59 5.0%
Wholesale trade 41 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 3.4%
Construction 38 3.2%
Finance and insurance 34 2.9%
Educational services 28 2.4%
Manufacturing 19 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.2%
Information 12 1.0%
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 07306 vs 07304 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
07304 Jersey City, NJ 41,233 1.3 mi
07307 Jersey City, NJ 43,812 1.4 mi
07310 Jersey City, NJ 12,838 1.8 mi
07302 Jersey City, NJ 36,352 1.7 mi
07305 Jersey City, NJ 60,104 2.5 mi
07030 Hoboken, NJ 50,005 2.2 mi
07094 Secaucus, NJ 16,264 3.2 mi
07311 Jersey City, NJ 522 2.3 mi
10014 New York, NY 31,959 3.4 mi
07032 Kearny, NJ 40,684 2.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07306 in?
ZIP code 07306 (Jersey City) 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 07306?
ZIP code 07306 in Jersey City, NJ has a population of 52,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07306?
The median household income in ZIP 07306 is $74,953, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07306?
The median home value in ZIP 07306 is $516,000, which is 86% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07306?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07306 is Asian at 36.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07306?
ZIP code 07306 has 1,191 business establishments employing approximately 14,523 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07306?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07306 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (201), Retail trade (199), Health care and social assistance (182). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07306?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07306 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 421%. 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 07306?
In ZIP code 07306, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.2% 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 07306?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07306 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 07306?
In ZIP code 07306, approximately 24.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07306?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07306 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Jersey City, NJ

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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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