07307 ZIP Code — Jersey City, NJ
Hudson County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07307 is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, within Hudson County. It covers approximately 1.90 square miles and serves a population of 42,184 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201/551.
About ZIP code 07307
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 $546,600. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($76,664) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.
42,184
population
1.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07307 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07307
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07307. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jersey City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07306 Jersey City (1.2 mi)
07030 Hoboken (1.3 mi)
07087 Union City (1.6 mi)
07310 Jersey City (1.8 mi)
07094 Secaucus (1.9 mi)
07311 Jersey City (1.9 mi)
07097 Jersey City (2.1 mi)
07395 Jersey City (2.1 mi)
07399 Jersey City (2.1 mi)
07302 Jersey City (2.3 mi)
10014 New York (2.6 mi)
07304 Jersey City (2.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,184 |
| Population density | 22,202 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7522 |
| Longitude | -74.0536 |
| 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 | 37.8% | 35.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 26.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 13.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
42,184
Population
22,202
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$76,664
Median household income
$42,709
Per capita income
$546,600
Median home value
$1,591
Median monthly rent
33.6%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
7,304
Housing units
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,367
Under 5
1,243
1,194
5–9
1,087
1,200
10–14
1,092
829
15–19
754
1,375
20–24
1,251
4,795
25–34
4,363
3,498
35–44
3,183
2,711
45–54
2,467
1,235
55–59
1,123
1,159
60–64
1,054
1,653
65–74
1,504
767
75–84
698
305
85+
277
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,152 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 34,032 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,204 | 12.3% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
30.9%
Hispanic or Latino
20.3%
Asian
19.6%
Two or more races
12.3%
Other race
10.4%
Black or African American
5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,356 | 30.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,755 | 20.3% |
| Asian | 10,381 | 19.6% |
| Two or more races | 6,513 | 12.3% |
| Other race | 5,481 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,086 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 347 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.8% | 35.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 26.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 13.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
12.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 12.4% |
| Median income | $76,664 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
1.5%
$200k–$300k
11.3%
$300k–$500k
26.3%
$500k–$1M
52.6%
$1M+
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $546,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,591 |
| Owner occupied | 33.6% |
| Renter occupied | 66.4% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 9.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 27.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 33.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.8% |
| 3 or more | 3.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.9% |
| Electricity | 15.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,087 | 41.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 934 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,125 | 24.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,986 | 29.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,812 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,835 | 22.4% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.0% | 32.9% |
| Married | 43.5% | 46.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
24.2%
Some college, no degree
12.2%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
17.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 811 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten | 439 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,731 | 43.0% |
| High school | 1,407 | 16.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,292 | 26.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
19.9%
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Retail trade
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Construction
6.3%
Other services
4.2%
Information
3.7%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.8% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.4% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 36.7% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 31.4% |
| Walk | 5.6% |
| Work from home | 16.7% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
16.4%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
17.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.7% |
| Retirement income | 11.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 15.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 20.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 637 | 1.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 and over | 39.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.9% |
| Public insurance | 30.1% |
| No insurance | 11.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,574 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 9,214 | 23.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,632 | 14.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,514 | 6.4% |
| Other languages | 667 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,894 | 56.6% |
| Born in same state | 22,097 | 52.4% |
| Born in different state | 14,854 | 35.2% |
| Foreign born | 1,797 | 4.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18,290 | 43.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,772 | 48.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,979 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 1,158 | 2.7% |
| French | 723 | 1.7% |
| Irish | 175 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 159 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 140 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 49 | 0.1% |
| German | 18 | 0% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07307
What city is ZIP code 07307 in?
ZIP code 07307 is primarily assigned to Jersey City, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07307 in?
ZIP code 07307 falls within Hudson County, New Jersey.
Is ZIP code 07307 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 07307 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07307?
Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 07307 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07307?
The median home value in ZIP code 07307 is $546,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 07307?
ZIP code 07307 has an estimated population of 42,184 residents, with a density of 22,190 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07307 in?
ZIP code 07307 observes the EST timezone.