07032 ZIP Code — Kearny, NJ
Hudson County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07032 is located in Kearny, New Jersey, within Hudson County. It covers approximately 8.84 square miles and serves a population of 41,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 201/551.
About ZIP code 07032
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 $404,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $81,307.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 30% of households.
41,157
population
8.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07032 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07032
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kearny | Acceptable |
| Kearny | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07029 Harrison (1.7 mi)
07099 Kearny (1.7 mi)
07105 Newark (2.4 mi)
07395 Jersey City (2.6 mi)
07104 Newark (2.7 mi)
07306 Jersey City (2.7 mi)
07399 Jersey City (2.7 mi)
07097 Jersey City (2.7 mi)
07188 Newark (3 mi)
07184 Newark (3 mi)
07189 Newark (3 mi)
07191 Newark (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,157 |
| Population density | 4,656 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7518 |
| Longitude | -74.1198 |
| 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 | 32.0% | 35.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 26.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.4% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 13.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
41,157
Population
4,656
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$81,307
Median household income
$35,585
Per capita income
$404,000
Median home value
$1,557
Median monthly rent
47.2%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
1,276
Housing units
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,406
Under 5
1,292
1,148
5–9
1,055
1,109
10–14
1,018
1,106
15–19
1,015
1,359
20–24
1,247
3,360
25–34
3,086
3,282
35–44
3,013
2,920
45–54
2,681
1,688
55–59
1,551
1,226
60–64
1,126
1,844
65–74
1,693
749
75–84
687
259
85+
237
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,424 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 32,733 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,469 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
35.5%
Hispanic or Latino
28.4%
Other race
16.1%
Two or more races
13.8%
Black or African American
3.4%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,419 | 35.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,334 | 28.4% |
| Other race | 9,258 | 16.1% |
| Two or more races | 7,962 | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,979 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 1,401 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 138 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.0% | 35.2% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 26.2% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.4% | 25.0% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 13.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
9.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.6% |
| Median income | $81,307 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
13.8%
$300k–$500k
55.9%
$500k–$1M
24.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $404,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,557 |
| Owner occupied | 47.2% |
| Renter occupied | 52.8% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 33.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% |
| 3 or more | 15.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.9% |
| Electricity | 13.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| Fuel oil | 4.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,137 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 974 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,996 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,596 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,893 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,110 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.8% | 31.4% |
| Married | 47.3% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
32.6%
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 806 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 548 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,475 | 35.5% |
| High school | 1,660 | 17.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,286 | 33.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Retail trade
11.0%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
10.7%
Professional & management
9.7%
Construction
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Other services
6.0%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Public administration
4.1%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.3% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.4% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 13.0% |
| Walk | 5.8% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
16.7%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 17.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 21.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 830 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 23.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.8% |
| No insurance | 13.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,459 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 11,439 | 29.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,703 | 20.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,194 | 8.3% |
| Other languages | 349 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,276 | 54.1% |
| Born in same state | 21,077 | 51.2% |
| Born in different state | 17,399 | 42.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,199 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18,881 | 45.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 11,262 | 59.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,185 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1,301 | 3.2% |
| French | 557 | 1.4% |
| Norwegian | 93 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 68 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 53 | 0.1% |
| German | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07032
What city is ZIP code 07032 in?
ZIP code 07032 is primarily assigned to Kearny, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07032 in?
ZIP code 07032 falls within Hudson County, New Jersey.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07032?
Approximately 30% of households in ZIP code 07032 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07032?
The median home value in ZIP code 07032 is $404,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 07032?
ZIP code 07032 has an estimated population of 41,157 residents, with a density of 4,654 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07032?
The median household income in ZIP code 07032 is $81,307, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07032 in?
ZIP code 07032 observes the EST timezone.