07306 ZIP Code — Jersey City, NJ
Hudson County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07306 is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, within Hudson County. It covers approximately 2.99 square miles and serves a population of 54,779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201/551.
About ZIP code 07306
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $477,600. Renters make up the majority at 77%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $74,610.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.
54,779
population
2.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07306 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07306
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07306. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jersey City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07395 Jersey City (0.9 mi)
07097 Jersey City (0.9 mi)
07399 Jersey City (1 mi)
07307 Jersey City (1.2 mi)
07311 Jersey City (1.2 mi)
07304 Jersey City (1.8 mi)
07310 Jersey City (2 mi)
07302 Jersey City (2 mi)
07030 Hoboken (2.1 mi)
07094 Secaucus (2.6 mi)
07032 Kearny (2.7 mi)
07087 Union City (2.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 54,779 |
| Population density | 18,321 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7408 |
| Longitude | -74.0704 |
| 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 | 42.9% | 35.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 26.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 13.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
54,779
Population
18,321
People per sq mi
35.4
Median age
$74,610
Median household income
$38,823
Per capita income
$477,600
Median home value
$1,522
Median monthly rent
23.4%
Home ownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
7,052
Housing units
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,767
Under 5
1,674
1,606
5–9
1,523
1,440
10–14
1,364
1,565
15–19
1,483
1,801
20–24
1,708
5,575
25–34
5,285
4,328
35–44
4,102
3,345
45–54
3,170
1,576
55–59
1,494
1,286
60–64
1,219
2,094
65–74
1,985
1,295
75–84
1,228
445
85+
421
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,081 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 43,698 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,468 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 35.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
28.5%
White
27.1%
Hispanic or Latino
15.2%
Black or African American
10.4%
Two or more races
10.3%
Other race
7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 18,386 | 28.5% |
| White | 17,520 | 27.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,799 | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 6,703 | 10.4% |
| Two or more races | 6,644 | 10.3% |
| Other race | 4,937 | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 589 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.9% | 35.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.6% | 26.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 13.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
7.9%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
10.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 10.0% |
| Median income | $74,610 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k–$300k
9.0%
$300k–$500k
34.5%
$500k–$1M
40.9%
$1M+
5.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $477,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,522 |
| Owner occupied | 23.4% |
| Renter occupied | 76.6% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 6.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 33.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 43.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 13.6% |
| 3 or more | 2.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.1% |
| Electricity | 21.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 3.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,082 | 40.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,522 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,645 | 25.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,333 | 28.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,457 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,517 | 24.4% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.9% | 38.6% |
| Married | 47.4% | 44.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
20.6%
Some college, no degree
11.7%
Associate's degree
5.4%
Bachelor's degree
30.6%
Graduate / professional
19.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 972 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 687 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,835 | 36.7% |
| High school | 2,230 | 16.9% |
| College / grad school | 4,459 | 33.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.7%
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Finance & real estate
14.3%
Retail trade
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Information
5.1%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Other services
4.7%
Construction
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Public administration
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.4% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.6% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 25.5% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 44.1% |
| Walk | 5.7% |
| Work from home | 14.8% |
| Other means | 3.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 38.3 |
Poverty
All people
17.3%
Under 18 years
20.3%
18 and over
16.6%
Married-couple families
10.3%
Female-led households
24.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.4% |
| Retirement income | 12.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.5% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 14.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 3.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Depression | 14.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 17.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 57.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 845 | 1.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.0% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 51,338 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 11,547 | 22.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,429 | 8.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,056 | 6.0% |
| Other languages | 2,257 | 4.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,375 | 48.1% |
| Born in same state | 23,989 | 43.8% |
| Born in different state | 15,597 | 28.5% |
| Foreign born | 2,386 | 4.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 28,404 | 51.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 13,785 | 48.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,433 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 855 | 1.6% |
| French | 617 | 1.1% |
| English | 86 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 74 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 72 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 58 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 47 | 0.1% |
| German | 39 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07306
What part of Jersey City is ZIP code 07306?
ZIP code 07306 covers a portion of Jersey City, New Jersey, within Hudson County.
What county is ZIP code 07306 in?
ZIP code 07306 falls within Hudson County, New Jersey.
Is ZIP code 07306 mostly rentals?
77% of occupied units in ZIP code 07306 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07306?
Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 07306 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07306?
17% of residents in ZIP code 07306 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 07306?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What timezone is ZIP code 07306 in?
ZIP code 07306 observes the EST timezone.