07601 ZIP Code — Hackensack, NJ
Bergen County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07601 is located in Hackensack, New Jersey, within Bergen County. It covers approximately 4.20 square miles and serves a population of 45,758 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201/551.
About ZIP code 07601
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $353,000. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $79,133.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
45,758
population
4.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hackensack | Acceptable |
| Hackensack | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07666 Teaneck (1.8 mi)
07644 Lodi (1.9 mi)
07662 Rochelle Park (2.2 mi)
07660 Ridgefield Park (2.6 mi)
07661 River Edge (2.8 mi)
07643 Little Ferry (2.9 mi)
07026 Garfield (3.4 mi)
07646 New Milford (3.5 mi)
07621 Bergenfield (3.6 mi)
07650 Palisades Park (3.8 mi)
07631 Englewood (3.9 mi)
07407 Elmwood Park (4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,758 |
| Population density | 10,895 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8861 |
| Longitude | -74.0463 |
| 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 | 35.1% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
45,758
Population
10,895
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$79,133
Median household income
$44,428
Per capita income
$353,000
Median home value
$1,750
Median monthly rent
36.5%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
8,327
Housing units
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,176
Under 5
1,203
880
5–9
899
967
10–14
988
797
15–19
815
1,178
20–24
1,204
4,712
25–34
4,818
3,144
35–44
3,214
2,787
45–54
2,849
1,688
55–59
1,726
1,577
60–64
1,613
2,281
65–74
2,333
1,007
75–84
1,030
431
85+
441
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,271 | 15.9% |
| 18 and over | 38,487 | 84.1% |
| 65 and over | 7,523 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
32.4%
Hispanic or Latino
18.9%
Black or African American
16.6%
Other race
11%
Asian
10.6%
Two or more races
10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,267 | 32.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,645 | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 9,343 | 16.6% |
| Other race | 6,232 | 11% |
| Asian | 5,976 | 10.6% |
| Two or more races | 5,861 | 10.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 24.4% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 23.4% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 21.0% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
10.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 10.6% |
| Median income | $79,133 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
5.1%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
42.8%
$500k–$1M
16.0%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $353,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,750 |
| Owner occupied | 36.5% |
| Renter occupied | 63.5% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 22.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 46.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 3.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 40.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.9% |
| 3 or more | 7.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.8% |
| Electricity | 35.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,347 | 32.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,491 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,154 | 26.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,778 | 34.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,346 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,859 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.7% | 39.7% |
| Married | 40.9% | 34.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
15.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 497 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 317 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,063 | 39.5% |
| High school | 1,465 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,411 | 31.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.8%
Professional & management
14.0%
Retail trade
10.4%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Construction
6.7%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Other services
5.7%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Public administration
2.2%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.8% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.8% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.9% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 15.0% |
| Walk | 6.1% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
17.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 19.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,190 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 28.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 12.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,379 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 8,881 | 20.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,076 | 14.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,066 | 2.5% |
| Other languages | 1,347 | 3.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,367 | 57.6% |
| Born in same state | 25,517 | 55.8% |
| Born in different state | 14,836 | 32.4% |
| Foreign born | 850 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 19,391 | 42.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 10,930 | 56.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,924 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 1,252 | 2.7% |
| French | 630 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 167 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 118 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 88 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 68 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 30 | 0.1% |
| German | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07601
What city is ZIP code 07601 in?
ZIP code 07601 is primarily assigned to Hackensack, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07601 in?
ZIP code 07601 falls within Bergen County, New Jersey.
Is ZIP code 07601 mostly rentals?
64% of occupied units in ZIP code 07601 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07601?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 07601 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07601?
The median home value in ZIP code 07601 is $353,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 07601?
ZIP code 07601 has an estimated population of 45,758 residents, with a density of 10,900 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07601 in?
ZIP code 07601 observes the EST timezone.