07002 ZIP Code — Bayonne, NJ
Hudson County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07002 is located in Bayonne, New Jersey, within Hudson County. It covers approximately 5.82 square miles and serves a population of 70,497 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201/551.
About ZIP code 07002
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $413,100. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $80,044.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
70,497
population
5.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07002 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07002
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bayonne | Acceptable |
| Bayonne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07305 Jersey City (2.2 mi)
10310 Staten Island (2.7 mi)
10301 Staten Island (3.2 mi)
10302 Staten Island (3.3 mi)
07114 Newark (3.6 mi)
07201 Elizabeth (3.7 mi)
07304 Jersey City (3.8 mi)
10303 Staten Island (4.2 mi)
07105 Newark (4.2 mi)
07399 Jersey City (4.2 mi)
07097 Jersey City (4.3 mi)
07395 Jersey City (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 70,497 |
| Population density | 12,113 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.40 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6708 |
| Longitude | -74.1064 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 201/551 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.2% | 35.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 26.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 13.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
70,497
Population
12,113
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$80,044
Median household income
$39,629
Per capita income
$413,100
Median home value
$1,474
Median monthly rent
39.2%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
12,636
Housing units
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,561
Under 5
2,548
2,277
5–9
2,265
2,050
10–14
2,039
1,823
15–19
1,813
1,973
20–24
1,963
5,199
25–34
5,173
5,369
35–44
5,343
4,277
45–54
4,255
2,554
55–59
2,542
2,261
60–64
2,250
3,020
65–74
3,004
1,314
75–84
1,308
660
85+
656
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,245 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 54,252 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 9,962 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.7%
Hispanic or Latino
17.1%
Two or more races
11.7%
Black or African American
9.9%
Asian
8.6%
Other race
7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,067 | 44.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,585 | 17.1% |
| Two or more races | 9,988 | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 8,437 | 9.9% |
| Asian | 7,349 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 6,425 | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 215 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.2% | 35.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 26.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 13.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
10.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.6% |
| Median income | $80,044 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k–$300k
12.8%
$300k–$500k
47.2%
$500k–$1M
28.9%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $413,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,474 |
| Owner occupied | 39.2% |
| Renter occupied | 60.8% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 14.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.6% |
| 3 or more | 10.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.6% |
| Electricity | 14.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 3.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,470 | 42.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,715 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,976 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,037 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,768 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,957 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.0% | 36.0% |
| Married | 49.9% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
29.2%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
27.2%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,135 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 1,150 | 7.1% |
| Elementary school | 6,842 | 42.5% |
| High school | 3,048 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,923 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Professional & management
13.4%
Retail trade
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
11.9%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Construction
5.4%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.9% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53.0% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 20.1% |
| Walk | 6.4% |
| Work from home | 10.4% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
16.9%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
16.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 16.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,854 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.8% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 65,388 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 9,336 | 14.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,140 | 7.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,411 | 2.2% |
| Other languages | 948 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 49,304 | 69.9% |
| Born in same state | 46,355 | 65.8% |
| Born in different state | 35,744 | 50.7% |
| Foreign born | 2,949 | 4.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 21,193 | 30.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 13,782 | 65.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,000 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 2,691 | 3.8% |
| French | 953 | 1.4% |
| Norwegian | 214 | 0.3% |
| English | 130 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 114 | 0.2% |
| German | 53 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07002
What part of Bayonne is ZIP code 07002?
ZIP code 07002 covers a portion of Bayonne, New Jersey, within Hudson County.
What county is ZIP code 07002 in?
ZIP code 07002 falls within Hudson County, New Jersey.
Is ZIP code 07002 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 07002 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07002?
The median home value in ZIP code 07002 is $413,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 07002?
ZIP code 07002 has an estimated population of 70,497 residents, with a density of 12,107 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07002?
The median household income in ZIP code 07002 is $80,044, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07002 in?
ZIP code 07002 observes the EST timezone.