Jersey City, NJ — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Hudson County · New Jersey
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Jersey City based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
289,691
2023 ACS
Median Income
$94,813
2023
Median Home Value
$534,500
2023
Median Rent
$1,902
2023
Median Age
34.7
Unemployment
5.8%
Cost of Living Index
174.9
100 = national avg
Jersey City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, with a population of 289,691 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Jersey City is one of the communities in New Jersey.
The median household income in Jersey City is $94,813, and the median home value is $534,500. The cost of living index is 174.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,902 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, and the median age is 34.7 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
289,691
Male
146,195
50.5%
Female
143,496
49.5%
Median Age
34.7
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
38.6%
High School or Higher
53.3%
Foreign Born
41.3%
Veterans
1.5%
Married
37.4%
Avg Household Size
2.3
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.711
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
28.7%
Foreign Born
41.3%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
25.7%
74,451 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
74.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
269,701
English Only
49.1%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
52,818 speakers
Limited English
15.9%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
84.1%
Limited English Proficiency
15.9%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
4,305
1.5% of population
Disability Rate
16.2%
698 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$51,893
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
3,932
91.3%
Female Veterans
373
8.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$51,893
Non-Veteran Income
$54,959
Difference
-$3,066
-5.6% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
698
Without Disability
3,607
Disability Rate
16.2%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
99,475
#1 Ancestry
Italian
5.1% (14,655)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
4.7% (13,686)
#3 Ancestry
Arab
3.7% (10,821)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
123,132
Family Households
67,716
55.0%
Married Couples
46,110
37.4%
Non-Family Households
55,416
45.0%
Single Mother Households
16,070
13.1%
Single Father Households
5,536
4.5%
Living Alone
40,574
33.0%
Children Under 18
Total Children
50,883
In Married Couple
34,352
67.5%
With Single Mother
14,549
28.6%
With Single Father
1,982
3.9%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$106,272
Married Couple Income
$136,982
Single Mother Income
$50,913
Single Father Income
$72,468
Avg Family Size
2.3
Avg Non-Family Size
2.2
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
5,346
Grandparents Responsible
929
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$94,813
+29% vs national
Per Capita Income
$57,746
+55% vs national
Poverty Rate
15.6%
+15% vs national
Gini Index
0.5026
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.8%
+11% vs national
SNAP Recipients
14.0%
of households
How Jersey City Compares
Jersey City vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Jersey City is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Jersey City, NJ has a median household income of $94,813, making it the 5,677th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Jersey City has a higher median household income than 80% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Jersey City, NJ has a per capita income of $57,746, making it the 2,921st highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Jersey City has a higher per capita income than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Jersey City, NJ has a poverty rate of 15.6%, making it the 10,523rd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Jersey City has a higher poverty rate than 66% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Jersey City, NJ has a unemployment rate of 5.8%, making it the 9,691st highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Jersey City has a higher unemployment rate than 69% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Jersey City. The median household income here is $94,813.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
+1% vs NJ avg
Labor Force
166,832
Employed
157,108
Mean Commute
29 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
53.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
34.7
Work from Home
21.6%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$162.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
174.9
100 = national avg
+74.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$76,968
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$181,925
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,458
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,763
per month
The median household income in Jersey City, NJ is $94,813, which is 29.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $57,746. The poverty rate of 15.6% is higher than the NJ state average of 7.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5026, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, compared to the state average of 5.7%. The labor force is 166,832. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 29 minutes, with 21.6% working from home. About 28.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 174.9, which is 74.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 252.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $76,968 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$690,100
Median List Price
$674,999
Price Per Sq Ft
$537
Days on Market
65
Active Inventory
566
Months of Supply
4.2
Balanced market
Zillow Home Value
$654,778
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$3,077
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
23.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
23.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.8%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
135
New Listings
230
Pending Sales
126
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$537
Median List $/SF
$556
Jersey City vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Jersey City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Jersey City, NJ has a median home value of $534,500, making it the 2,704th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Jersey City has a higher median home value than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Jersey City, NJ has a median rent of $1,902, making it the 1,960th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Jersey City has a higher median rent than 91% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Jersey City, NJ has a price per square foot of $537, making it the 983rd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Jersey City has a higher price per square foot than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Jersey City, NJ has a rent burden of 24.1%, making it the 4,161st highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Jersey City has a higher rent burden than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$534,500
Median Rent
$1,902
Total Housing Units
132,636
Vacancy Rate
7.2%
Owner Occupied
28.8%
Renter Occupied
71.2%
Median Property Tax
$8,225
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,516
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$8,225
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.54%
of home value
Median Home Value
$534,500
Estimated Mean Tax
$9,062
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($8,225) by the median home value ($534,500). In Jersey City, NJ, this works out to an effective rate of 1.54%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Jersey City, NJ is $690,100 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 65 days on the market. 23.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $537. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,077/month. About 28.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 132,636 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $8,225. The effective tax rate is 1.54%, above the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
5.62
per 1,000 residents
+116% vs national
Property Crime Rate
20.29
per 1,000 residents
+18% vs national
Total Crimes
7,718
2024
Violent Clearance
33%
cases solved
Property Clearance
8%
cases solved
YoY Change
+97.4%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How Jersey City Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Jersey City vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Jersey City is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Jersey City police solve 71% of murder cases but only 4% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 7 | 0.02 | 71.4% |
| Rape | Violent | 88 | 0.30 | 6.8% |
| Robbery | Violent | 515 | 1.73 | 20.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 1,063 | 3.57 | 40.3% |
| Burglary | Property | 613 | 2.06 | 10.3% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 4,547 | 15.26 | 8.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 885 | 2.97 | 3.8% |
Jersey City, NJ reported 1,673 violent crimes and 6,045 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 residents is 116.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 33% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 4,547 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 9.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,673 | 6,045 | 5.62 | 20.29 |
| 2023 | 811 | 4,093 | 2.84 | 14.36 |
| 2022 | 658 | 4,126 | 2.38 | 14.93 |
| 2021 | 491 | 2,771 | 1.78 | 10.07 |
| 2020 | 1,167 | 3,940 | 4.43 | 14.97 |
| 2019 | 1,393 | 5,074 | 5.23 | 19.04 |
| 2018 | 1,233 | 4,781 | 4.56 | 17.70 |
| 2017 | 1,365 | 4,841 | 5.10 | 18.07 |
| 2016 | 1,276 | 4,483 | 4.79 | 16.84 |
| 2015 | 1,383 | 4,229 | 5.22 | 15.95 |
School Shootings
Source: The Washington PostTotal Incidents
2
Total Killed
0
Total Injured
1
| Date | School | Killed | Injured | Type | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2019 | Sacred Heart School | 0 | 0 | unclear | nan |
| Oct 29, 2002 | Lincoln High School | 0 | 1 | targeted | Browning .380-caliber pistol |
Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
97.2
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
95.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
84.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
47.4
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
24
Public Assistance
$197.6M
Individual Assistance
$370.6M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $38.8M | $97.7M |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $67.0M | $18.6M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2016 | $2.5M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $85.5M | $52.1M |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $2.2M | $22.2M |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2011 | $1.7M | — |
| Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flo… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2007 | — | $2.7M |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Power Outage → | Other | Sep 2003 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Fires and Explosions → | Fire | Sep 2001 | — | — |
| West Nile Virus → | Other | Nov 2000 | — | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Nov 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Blizzard → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 38 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5,180
Total Claims Paid
$177,243,470
Avg Claim Payout
$34,217
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
29
Federal Funding
$12,064,847
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.35
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 12 | $1,272,666 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 8 | $1,775,547 |
| 601.1: Generators | 4 | $513,280 |
| 403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion | 2 | $8,000,000 |
| 601.1: Generators; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $132,854 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Jersey City has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, strong wind, earthquake. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 5,180 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $197,622,449 in public assistance recovery funding. $370,643,573 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 29 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
26.2%
9.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.9%
9.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.8%
Arthritis
14.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.9%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
23.2%
Mobility
9.9%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
3.9%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Jersey City has an obesity rate of 26.2%, which is 9.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.9%, 9.6pp below the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.7 mi
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospit...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital | 0.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Jersey City Medical Center | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Hudson Regional Hospital | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H | 3.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
29 min
+24% vs national
Drive Alone
28.1%
-64% vs national
Public Transit
37.1%
+4020% vs national
Work From Home
21.6%
+132% vs national
Carpool
4.7%
Walk / Bike
6.4%
combined
How Jersey City's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
12
2023
6-Year Avg
10
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
3
Cyclist
1
Nighttime
8
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Jersey City, NJ is 29 minutes, which is 23.5% above the national average of 23 minutes. 28.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 21.6% work from home, which is above the NJ state average of 12.2%. Public transit is used by 37.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 4.7% of workers carpool. 5.5% walk to work. 0.8% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 12 traffic fatalities from 10 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
92.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
79.7%
of households
No Internet
6.5%
of households
Total Households
123,132
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.3%
of households
Smartphone
92.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
83.4%
of households
Tablet
57.3%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
19.3¢
per kWh
+7% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
Commercial Rate
14.6¢
per kWh
-1% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
Industrial Rate
11.9¢
per kWh
+4% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$128
residential
-8% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg
13% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in New Jersey averages 19.3¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $128. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Jersey City vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (250,000 - 500,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
92.0% of households in Jersey City have broadband internet access. 79.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.5% of households have no internet access. 8.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Jersey City is located in Hudson County, NJ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Jersey City.
Election Overview
Source: Hudson County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
144,765
62.6%
GOP Votes
79,913
34.6%
Total Votes
231,181
Margin
D+28.0%
Shift from 2020
R+18.2pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 144,765 | 79,913 | 231,181 | 62.6% | 34.6% | D+28.0 |
| 2020 | 181,452 | 65,698 | 250,458 | 72.5% | 26.2% | D+46.2 |
| 2016 | 149,980 | 45,615 | 201,425 | 74.5% | 22.7% | D+51.8 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Hudson County recorded 231,181 total votes. Democrats won the county with 62.6% of the vote compared to 34.6% for Republicans, a margin of D+28.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+18.2pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Hudson County has shifted 23.8 percentage points toward Republicans.
Official City Website
Source: jerseycitynj.govPublic Records Request
Source: hudsoncountyclerk.orgSubmit a public records request to Jersey City — Uses GovQA portal for OPRA requests..
Source: hudsoncountyclerk.org
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
992
Total Assets
$1.0B
Total Income
$759.9M
Per 10K Residents
34.2
nonprofits
-39.4% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
70
Median Assets
$115K
Oldest Active
1932
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $603.3M of $1.0B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000
Largest Nonprofits in Jersey City
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFJersey City, NJ has 992 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.0B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 147 organizations. 70 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 34.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1932.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
1,198
Total Approved
$338.6M
Jobs Supported
9,629
Per 10K Residents
41.4
SBA loans
-44.3% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
131
Top Lender
Bank of America, National Association
166 loans
Top Industry
Retail Trade
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
1,163
Total Amount
$295.8M
Avg Loan
$254,302
Median Loan
$100,000
SBA Guaranteed
$214.4M(72%)
Jobs Supported
9,096
Loans
35
Total Amount
$42.8M
Avg Loan
$1,224,143
Median Loan
$708,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
290
24% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$104.0M
31% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$358,457
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regenlab Usa Llc | 2 | $10.0M |
| Liberty Storage Llc | 2 | $5.9M |
| Home4u Inc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Tc Drive Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Lokal | 1 | $4.9M |
| Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. | 1 | $4.9M |
| Holiday Inn Express | 1 | $4.6M |
| Amazing Commerce Inc. | 2 | $4.2M |
| Jsmn International Inc | 5 | $3.2M |
| Doing It Right Technologies | 3 | $3.2M |
Jersey City, NJ has received 1,198 SBA loans totaling $338.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,163 loans (97% of the total), supporting 9,096 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 35 loans totaling $42.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Jersey City is Bank of America, National Association with 166 loans. That works out to 41.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
173
Total Population
5,912,027
Avg Median Income
-$92,394,478
Avg Home Value
-$107,211,223
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07002 | 70,468 | $81,285 | $446,100 | $1,593 | 5.8 |
| 07003 | 52,921 | $98,805 | $447,600 | $1,775 | 5.3 |
| 07010 | 25,580 | $94,960 | $577,200 | $1,783 | 1.0 |
| 07012 | 15,153 | $100,341 | $459,300 | $1,695 | 2.2 |
| 07014 | 4,867 | $138,222 | $413,400 | $1,912 | 1.4 |
| 07017 | 40,809 | $61,552 | $316,700 | $1,346 | 2.3 |
| 07018 | 28,261 | $59,039 | $314,100 | $1,410 | 1.7 |
| 07020 | 14,544 | $137,847 | $723,400 | $2,645 | 1.0 |
| 07022 | 14,920 | $64,152 | $512,100 | $1,597 | 0.8 |
| 07028 | 8,002 | $246,500 | $725,600 | $2,395 | 1.3 |
| 07029 | 22,128 | $80,495 | $433,100 | $2,036 | 1.3 |
| 07030 | 58,340 | $176,943 | $872,100 | $2,819 | 1.3 |
| 07031 | 16,368 | $101,493 | $464,700 | $1,706 | 2.5 |
| 07032 | 40,570 | $83,212 | $431,700 | $1,649 | 8.8 |
| 07042 | 27,173 | $127,083 | $733,100 | $2,017 | 3.8 |
| 07047 | 61,202 | $75,505 | $466,800 | $1,702 | 5.1 |
| 07050 | 33,856 | $53,109 | $336,200 | $1,427 | 2.2 |
| 07055 | 69,651 | $56,780 | $406,500 | $1,392 | 3.1 |
| 07057 | 11,825 | $82,422 | $493,700 | $1,568 | 1.0 |
| 07070 | 18,748 | $136,069 | $580,800 | $1,859 | 2.8 |
| 07071 | 22,343 | $109,021 | $496,000 | $1,719 | 4.6 |
| 07072 | 6,343 | $94,854 | $523,800 | $1,503 | 4.0 |
| 07073 | 10,154 | $91,789 | $453,500 | $1,867 | 3.7 |
| 07074 | 3,106 | $108,359 | $450,800 | $1,131 | 1.1 |
| 07075 | 10,094 | $131,412 | $532,900 | $1,886 | 1.1 |
| 07079 | 18,369 | $184,769 | $808,100 | $2,067 | 2.9 |
| 07086 | 16,946 | $122,653 | $875,300 | $2,422 | 0.8 |
| 07087 | 66,375 | $65,369 | $446,800 | $1,489 | 1.3 |
| 07093 | 63,321 | $70,389 | $390,300 | $1,619 | 1.2 |
| 07094 | 21,437 | $134,746 | $557,800 | $2,197 | 5.8 |
| 07102 | 12,954 | $37,093 | $293,900 | $1,141 | 1.1 |
| 07103 | 36,733 | $42,397 | $259,300 | $1,289 | 2.1 |
| 07104 | 54,277 | $51,199 | $337,400 | $1,343 | 2.5 |
| 07105 | 56,657 | $55,752 | $445,900 | $1,600 | 4.6 |
| 07106 | 35,999 | $48,105 | $321,400 | $1,221 | 1.4 |
| 07107 | 42,132 | $49,892 | $353,300 | $1,259 | 1.6 |
| 07108 | 28,317 | $33,960 | $326,900 | $1,098 | 1.4 |
| 07109 | 37,785 | $90,164 | $405,500 | $1,596 | 3.3 |
| 07110 | 29,746 | $115,215 | $489,900 | $1,698 | 3.4 |
| 07111 | 60,334 | $59,232 | $291,500 | $1,324 | 2.9 |
| 07112 | 27,633 | $55,171 | $306,100 | $1,334 | 1.4 |
| 07114 | 12,658 | $34,167 | $384,700 | $616 | 7.9 |
| 07201 | 27,725 | $62,026 | $413,000 | $1,476 | 6.4 |
| 07202 | 44,638 | $68,071 | $358,000 | $1,508 | 2.3 |
| 07205 | 22,179 | $98,558 | $363,200 | $1,712 | 2.8 |
| 07206 | 31,120 | $60,992 | $339,200 | $1,543 | 1.8 |
| 07208 | 32,404 | $61,873 | $425,600 | $1,364 | 1.8 |
| 07302 | 55,448 | $166,854 | $853,700 | $2,960 | 1.4 |
| 07304 | 49,260 | $68,432 | $489,400 | $1,572 | 2.1 |
| 07305 | 71,643 | $77,126 | $418,200 | $1,610 | 5.7 |
| 07306 | 54,567 | $75,861 | $502,600 | $1,619 | 3.0 |
| 07307 | 42,242 | $80,745 | $574,000 | $1,708 | 1.9 |
| 07310 | 14,577 | $172,946 | $880,300 | $3,456 | 0.6 |
| 07311 | 1,954 | $179,928 | N/A | $3,501 | 0.1 |
| 07604 | 12,067 | $118,670 | $508,500 | $1,605 | 1.5 |
| 07606 | 2,771 | $82,750 | $514,700 | $1,906 | 0.7 |
| 07608 | 120 | N/A | N/A | $1,911 | 1.7 |
| 07643 | 10,942 | $79,476 | $388,500 | $1,798 | 1.5 |
| 07650 | 20,192 | $101,295 | $704,400 | $1,976 | 1.2 |
| 07657 | 11,439 | $115,676 | $609,700 | $1,935 | 2.5 |
| 07660 | 13,167 | $98,184 | $459,400 | $1,633 | 1.7 |
| 10001 | 29,079 | $123,393 | $793,000 | $3,024 | 0.6 |
| 10002 | 75,517 | $46,525 | $808,500 | $1,207 | 0.8 |
| 10003 | 53,825 | $153,750 | $1,137,000 | $2,772 | 0.6 |
| 10004 | 3,875 | $220,592 | $1,866,400 | $3,501 | 0.5 |
| 10005 | 9,238 | $211,810 | $1,387,200 | $3,501 | 0.1 |
| 10006 | 4,475 | $209,972 | $1,125,700 | $3,501 | 0.1 |
| 10007 | 7,802 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 | 0.2 |
| 10009 | 58,341 | $87,963 | $690,600 | $1,925 | 0.6 |
| 10010 | 31,905 | $156,127 | $1,037,900 | $3,113 | 0.4 |
| 10011 | 49,344 | $146,571 | $1,165,800 | $2,868 | 0.7 |
| 10012 | 21,846 | $130,938 | $1,500,000 | $2,731 | 0.3 |
| 10013 | 28,215 | $159,474 | $2,000,001 | $2,378 | 0.5 |
| 10014 | 29,772 | $167,254 | $1,294,200 | $2,998 | 0.5 |
| 10016 | 54,297 | $153,065 | $928,400 | $3,321 | 0.6 |
| 10017 | 14,985 | $132,518 | $808,200 | $2,980 | 0.3 |
| 10018 | 8,764 | $133,042 | $947,100 | $3,501 | 0.3 |
| 10019 | 44,276 | $121,835 | $1,066,100 | $2,619 | 0.7 |
| 10020 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10021 | 39,479 | $156,712 | $1,529,600 | $3,002 | 0.4 |
| 10022 | 34,340 | $171,038 | $1,116,700 | $2,928 | 0.5 |
| 10023 | 67,468 | $157,866 | $1,401,800 | $3,050 | 1.0 |
| 10024 | 62,576 | $182,614 | $1,746,400 | $2,965 | 0.9 |
| 10025 | 93,223 | $109,195 | $1,125,200 | $2,009 | 0.9 |
| 10026 | 37,113 | $74,140 | $1,014,100 | $1,546 | 0.4 |
| 10027 | 65,068 | $64,220 | $915,000 | $1,609 | 0.9 |
| 10028 | 45,679 | $168,125 | $1,600,400 | $2,702 | 0.3 |
| 10029 | 74,848 | $38,308 | $818,100 | $1,183 | 1.1 |
| 10030 | 30,781 | $42,738 | $810,100 | $1,204 | 0.3 |
| 10031 | 60,305 | $65,067 | $678,000 | $1,787 | 0.7 |
| 10035 | 39,082 | $40,556 | $663,500 | $1,283 | 1.4 |
| 10036 | 30,589 | $100,225 | $988,000 | $2,301 | 0.5 |
| 10037 | 18,333 | $51,250 | N/A | $1,406 | 0.2 |
| 10038 | 23,342 | $115,121 | $865,700 | $3,140 | 0.3 |
| 10039 | 30,512 | $48,792 | $478,200 | $1,211 | 0.3 |
| 10044 | 11,998 | $106,146 | $1,041,300 | $3,305 | 0.2 |
| 10065 | 31,047 | $160,938 | $1,368,200 | $2,828 | 0.4 |
| 10069 | 6,669 | $226,151 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 | 0.0 |
| 10075 | 23,865 | $146,556 | $1,097,800 | $2,390 | 0.2 |
| 10103 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10110 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10111 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10112 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10115 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10119 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10128 | 59,000 | $148,705 | $1,295,600 | $2,648 | 0.5 |
| 10152 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10153 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10154 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10162 | 1,769 | $110,349 | N/A | $3,501 | 0.0 |
| 10165 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10167 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10168 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10169 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10170 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10171 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10172 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10173 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10174 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10177 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10199 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10271 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10278 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 10279 | 181 | $250,001 | N/A | $3,501 | 0.0 |
| 10280 | 8,668 | $206,250 | $893,800 | $3,501 | 0.1 |
| 10282 | 5,960 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 | 0.1 |
| 10301 | 39,799 | $84,937 | $657,000 | $1,697 | 3.8 |
| 10302 | 19,693 | $76,089 | $586,300 | $1,800 | 1.2 |
| 10303 | 25,993 | $79,429 | $457,600 | $1,520 | 3.2 |
| 10304 | 45,843 | $71,506 | $659,900 | $1,516 | 3.5 |
| 10305 | 41,714 | $86,294 | $627,200 | $1,656 | 4.0 |
| 10310 | 25,824 | $106,118 | $623,300 | $1,638 | 1.8 |
| 10314 | 93,539 | $104,655 | $665,500 | $1,726 | 13.0 |
| 10454 | 40,368 | $27,500 | $780,800 | $1,064 | 1.1 |
| 11101 | 39,007 | $116,807 | $995,500 | $2,740 | 2.6 |
| 11102 | 28,349 | $102,996 | $779,800 | $2,248 | 0.7 |
| 11103 | 35,357 | $92,787 | $1,003,500 | $2,120 | 0.7 |
| 11104 | 26,825 | $84,716 | $665,700 | $1,924 | 0.4 |
| 11105 | 38,507 | $100,306 | $1,089,000 | $2,211 | 1.6 |
| 11106 | 40,657 | $85,573 | $639,200 | $2,032 | 0.9 |
| 11109 | 7,388 | $198,773 | $526,000 | $3,501 | 0.1 |
| 11201 | 69,251 | $169,285 | $1,131,700 | $3,207 | 1.4 |
| 11203 | 76,853 | $68,028 | $677,700 | $1,566 | 2.1 |
| 11204 | 81,368 | $67,588 | $1,097,200 | $1,751 | 1.6 |
| 11205 | 50,205 | $86,753 | $892,800 | $2,307 | 1.2 |
| 11206 | 89,231 | $57,280 | $822,100 | $1,558 | 1.4 |
| 11209 | 70,756 | $92,656 | $905,700 | $1,857 | 2.1 |
| 11210 | 60,398 | $83,261 | $817,600 | $1,734 | 1.6 |
| 11211 | 65,691 | $105,183 | $1,118,600 | $2,357 | 1.5 |
| 11212 | 87,946 | $40,060 | $549,400 | $1,231 | 1.5 |
| 11213 | 69,630 | $62,040 | $1,184,400 | $1,607 | 1.1 |
| 11214 | 88,994 | $64,286 | $1,007,400 | $1,710 | 2.0 |
| 11215 | 70,922 | $180,773 | $1,674,700 | $2,803 | 2.2 |
| 11216 | 59,913 | $95,000 | $1,398,400 | $2,180 | 1.0 |
| 11217 | 42,569 | $158,314 | $1,614,200 | $2,800 | 0.7 |
| 11218 | 71,313 | $95,916 | $914,300 | $1,966 | 1.4 |
| 11219 | 94,737 | $55,685 | $1,086,000 | $1,678 | 1.5 |
| 11220 | 90,792 | $64,201 | $1,021,200 | $1,688 | 1.7 |
| 11221 | 90,750 | $85,122 | $1,061,400 | $2,055 | 1.4 |
| 11222 | 41,418 | $123,963 | $1,245,600 | $2,595 | 1.5 |
| 11225 | 56,544 | $85,201 | $1,218,300 | $1,733 | 0.9 |
| 11226 | 100,022 | $81,084 | $866,300 | $1,751 | 1.3 |
| 11228 | 42,325 | $80,737 | $1,131,700 | $1,828 | 1.5 |
| 11230 | 88,252 | $69,522 | $863,400 | $1,734 | 1.8 |
| 11231 | 39,704 | $138,485 | $1,678,900 | $2,474 | 1.4 |
| 11232 | 26,681 | $87,517 | $782,500 | $1,972 | 1.2 |
| 11233 | 82,711 | $62,034 | $1,013,000 | $1,613 | 1.4 |
| 11237 | 45,233 | $82,570 | $1,063,700 | $2,109 | 1.0 |
| 11238 | 58,462 | $132,957 | $1,146,000 | $2,511 | 1.9 |
| 11249 | 45,353 | $121,400 | $1,326,700 | $2,982 | 0.7 |
| 11370 | 28,762 | $74,895 | $843,600 | $2,071 | 1.5 |
| 11377 | 83,545 | $73,292 | $670,300 | $1,802 | 2.5 |
| 11378 | 37,828 | $84,762 | $832,700 | $1,932 | 2.4 |
Jersey City, NJ has 173 ZIP codes with a combined population of 5,912,027. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$92,394,478. The average median home value is -$107,211,223. The average median monthly rent is -$88,630,178.
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