Kearny, NJ — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Hudson County · New Jersey
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Kearny based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
40,570
2023 ACS
Median Income
$83,212
2023
Median Home Value
$431,700
2023
Median Rent
$1,649
2023
Median Age
39.2
Unemployment
5.2%
Cost of Living Index
161.1
100 = national avg
Kearny is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, with a population of 40,570 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Kearny is one of the communities in New Jersey.
The median household income in Kearny is $83,212, and the median home value is $431,700. The cost of living index is 161.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,649 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, and the median age is 39.2 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
40,570
Male
20,865
51.4%
Female
19,705
48.6%
Median Age
39.2
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
21.3%
High School or Higher
45.4%
Foreign Born
44.8%
Veterans
2.1%
Married
42.8%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.427
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
45.7%
Foreign Born
44.8%
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
50.9%
20,666 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
49.1%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander 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+)
38,101
English Only
35.4%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
15,531 speakers
Limited English
28.1%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
71.9%
Limited English Proficiency
28.1%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
847
2.1% of population
Disability Rate
20.4%
173 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$54,861
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
773
91.3%
Female Veterans
74
8.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$54,861
Non-Veteran Income
$41,432
Difference
$13,429
32.4% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
173
Without Disability
674
Disability Rate
20.4%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
18,257
#1 Ancestry
Portuguese
9.8% (3,957)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
6.6% (2,670)
#3 Ancestry
Italian
6.2% (2,498)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
14,756
Family Households
10,762
72.9%
Married Couples
7,251
49.1%
Non-Family Households
3,994
27.1%
Single Mother Households
2,190
14.8%
Single Father Households
1,321
9.0%
Living Alone
3,279
22.2%
Children Under 18
Total Children
7,499
In Married Couple
4,877
65.0%
With Single Mother
2,028
27.0%
With Single Father
594
7.9%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$90,213
Married Couple Income
$109,269
Single Mother Income
$57,195
Single Father Income
$76,669
Avg Family Size
2.6
Avg Non-Family Size
2.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
765
Grandparents Responsible
34
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$83,212
+14% vs national
Per Capita Income
$37,169
-0% vs national
Poverty Rate
12.5%
-8% vs national
Gini Index
0.4072
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.2%
-1% vs national
SNAP Recipients
11.4%
of households
How Kearny Compares
Kearny vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Kearny is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Kearny, NJ has a median household income of $83,212, making it the 8,034th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Kearny has a higher median household income than 71% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Kearny, NJ has a per capita income of $37,169, making it the 10,488th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Kearny has a higher per capita income than 63% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Kearny, NJ has a poverty rate of 12.5%, making it the 13,746th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Kearny has a higher poverty rate than 56% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Kearny, NJ has a unemployment rate of 5.2%, making it the 11,187th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Kearny has a higher unemployment rate than 64% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Kearny. The median household income here is $83,212.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
-9% vs NJ avg
Labor Force
22,344
Employed
21,103
Mean Commute
32 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
45.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
39.2
Work from Home
5.3%
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
161.1
100 = national avg
+61.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$70,904
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$167,591
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 Kearny, NJ is $83,212, which is 13.6% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $37,169. The poverty rate of 12.5% is higher than the NJ state average of 7.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4072, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, compared to the state average of 5.7%. The labor force is 22,344. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 32 minutes, with 5.3% working from home. About 64.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 161.1, which is 61.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 228.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $70,904 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$615,000
Median List Price
$699,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$382
Days on Market
85
Active Inventory
41
Months of Supply
3.4
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$571,562
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,343
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
58.3%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
20.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
103.5%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
12
New Listings
19
Pending Sales
10
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$382
Median List $/SF
$361
Kearny vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Kearny is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Kearny, NJ has a median home value of $431,700, making it the 3,970th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Kearny has a higher median home value than 86% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Kearny, NJ has a median rent of $1,649, making it the 3,253rd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Kearny has a higher median rent than 85% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Kearny, NJ has a price per square foot of $382, making it the 2,153rd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Kearny has a higher price per square foot than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Kearny, NJ has a rent burden of 23.8%, making it the 4,449th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Kearny has a higher rent burden than 80% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$431,700
Median Rent
$1,649
Total Housing Units
15,340
Vacancy Rate
3.8%
Owner Occupied
45.5%
Renter Occupied
54.5%
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,129
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Effective Tax Rate
2.32%
of home value
Median Home Value
$431,700
Estimated Mean Tax
$10,776
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($431,700). In Kearny, NJ, this works out to an effective rate of 2.32%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Kearny, NJ is $615,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 85 days on the market. 58.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $382. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,343/month. About 45.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1952. There are 15,340 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 2.32%, above the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2023)Violent Crime Rate
1.64
per 1,000 residents
-39% vs national
Property Crime Rate
25.70
per 1,000 residents
+48% vs national
Total Crimes
1,069
2023
Violent Clearance
95%
cases solved
Property Clearance
17%
cases solved
YoY Change
+35.5%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2022
How Kearny Compares
Source: FBI (2023)Kearny vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2023)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Kearny 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 (2023)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2023)Kearny police solve 147% of aggravated assault cases but only 2% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2023)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2023)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Robbery | Violent | 30 | 0.77 | 36.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 34 | 0.87 | 147.1% |
| Burglary | Property | 132 | 3.38 | 2.3% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 768 | 19.64 | 21.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 105 | 2.68 | 1.9% |
Kearny, NJ reported 64 violent crimes and 1,005 property crimes in 2023. The violent crime rate of 1.64 per 1,000 residents is 39.4% below the national average of 2.70 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 95% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 768 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 23.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 1,005 | 1.64 | 25.70 |
| 2022 | 47 | 867 | 1.21 | 22.28 |
| 2021 | 54 | 364 | 1.28 | 8.63 |
| 2020 | 46 | 473 | 1.12 | 11.53 |
| 2019 | 54 | 661 | 1.31 | 16.00 |
| 2018 | 38 | 677 | 0.90 | 15.99 |
| 2017 | 51 | 632 | 1.20 | 14.86 |
| 2016 | 85 | 773 | 2.01 | 18.31 |
| 2015 | 70 | 796 | 1.67 | 18.94 |
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
$304.9M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $38.8M | $127.6M |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $67.0M | $20.4M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2016 | $2.5M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $85.5M | $53.0M |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $2.2M | $33.4M |
| 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 | — | $4.7M |
| 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 39 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.
Kearny 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. $304,924,764 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
29.8%
6.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.7%
7.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
7.6pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
18.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.7%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
28.8%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
7.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Kearny has an obesity rate of 29.8%, which is 6.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.7%, 7.8pp below the national average. About 18.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.0% 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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospit...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Saint Michael'S Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach | 3.4 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| Hudson Regional Hospital | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H | 3.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
104,664
Violations (5yr)
2
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF BAYONNE | 63,000 | 0 |
| KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT | 41,664 | 2 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
1
Total CO₂e
85.2K MT
Top Emitter
Kearny Generating Station
85.2K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Kearny Generating Station Arclight Energy Partners Fund Vii Lp | Power Plants | 85,244 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 2 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 85.2K metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
32 min
+35% vs national
Drive Alone
64.1%
-19% vs national
Public Transit
13.3%
+1374% vs national
Work From Home
5.3%
-43% vs national
Carpool
10.4%
Walk / Bike
6.3%
combined
How Kearny's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
1
2023
6-Year Avg
3
fatalities/yr
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Kearny, NJ is 32 minutes, which is 35.5% above the national average of 23 minutes. 64.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.3% work from home, which is below the NJ state average of 12.2%. Public transit is used by 13.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 10.4% of workers carpool. 6.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
91.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
78.2%
of households
No Internet
6.1%
of households
Total Households
14,756
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.8%
of households
Smartphone
91.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
83.4%
of households
Tablet
66.7%
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
+1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
14.6¢
per kWh
-5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
11.9¢
per kWh
+0% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$128
residential
-13% vs 25,000 - 50,000 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).
Kearny vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Population Served
104,664
Violations (5yr)
2
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF BAYONNE | Community | Purchased surface water | 63,000 | 0 |
| KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT | Community | Purchased surface water | 41,664 | 2 |
91.8% of households in Kearny have broadband internet access. 78.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.1% of households have no internet access. 7.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 104,664 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Kearny is located in Hudson County, NJ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Kearny.
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.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
104
Total Assets
$109.8M
Total Income
$35.0M
Per 10K Residents
25.6
nonprofits
-63.4% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
6
Median Assets
$142K
Oldest Active
1951
ruling year
Newest Org
2025
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $109.2M of $109.8M 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 25,000 - 50,000
Largest Nonprofits in Kearny
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFKearny, NJ has 104 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $109.8M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 16 organizations. 6 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 25.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1951.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
209
Total Approved
$59.5M
Jobs Supported
1,952
Per 10K Residents
51.5
SBA loans
-31.7% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
55
Top Lender
Bank of America, National Association
25 loans
Top Industry
Retail Trade
Data Span
1993–2025
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
201
Total Amount
$48.3M
Avg Loan
$240,108
Median Loan
$85,000
SBA Guaranteed
$34.9M(72%)
Jobs Supported
1,869
Loans
8
Total Amount
$11.2M
Avg Loan
$1,399,250
Median Loan
$866,500
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
52
25% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$18.0M
30% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$345,269
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Infinite Manufacturing Group, Inc. | 1 | $3.6M |
| The Bohea Associates Ny, Ltd. | 1 | $3.1M |
| Nutri-cleanse Llc | 1 | $2.3M |
| Hc First Llc | 2 | $2.3M |
| Infinite Manufacturing Group Inc | 1 | $2.0M |
| Indoamerican Business, Inc. | 1 | $1.9M |
| Mofft Corp | 1 | $1.6M |
| 287 Laurel Llc | 1 | $1.4M |
| Chokshi Liquor Llc | 1 | $1.3M |
| Maryam Management Llc | 1 | $1.2M |
Kearny, NJ has received 209 SBA loans totaling $59.5M in approved funding between 1993 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 201 loans (96% of the total), supporting 1,869 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 8 loans totaling $11.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Kearny is Bank of America, National Association with 25 loans. That works out to 51.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
155
Total Population
4,219,471
Avg Median Income
-$103,125,909
Avg Home Value
-$115,490,130
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 |
| 07009 | 13,317 | $153,654 | $600,800 | $1,693 | 4.3 |
| 07010 | 25,580 | $94,960 | $577,200 | $1,783 | 1.0 |
| 07011 | 38,817 | $73,589 | $403,200 | $1,613 | 3.1 |
| 07012 | 15,153 | $100,341 | $459,300 | $1,695 | 2.2 |
| 07013 | 29,419 | $119,291 | $462,700 | $1,696 | 4.4 |
| 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 |
| 07021 | 2,320 | $250,001 | $976,300 | $3,501 | 1.4 |
| 07022 | 14,920 | $64,152 | $512,100 | $1,597 | 0.8 |
| 07026 | 32,502 | $75,701 | $454,300 | $1,612 | 2.1 |
| 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 |
| 07040 | 25,406 | $167,428 | $684,600 | $2,184 | 3.9 |
| 07041 | 7,610 | $220,923 | $935,900 | $1,969 | 1.3 |
| 07042 | 27,173 | $127,083 | $733,100 | $2,017 | 3.8 |
| 07043 | 13,502 | $250,001 | $948,300 | $2,287 | 2.5 |
| 07044 | 14,441 | $159,044 | $595,000 | $2,125 | 2.8 |
| 07047 | 61,202 | $75,505 | $466,800 | $1,702 | 5.1 |
| 07050 | 33,856 | $53,109 | $336,200 | $1,427 | 2.2 |
| 07052 | 48,323 | $131,456 | $527,200 | $1,791 | 12.0 |
| 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 |
| 07083 | 57,036 | $118,106 | $425,600 | $1,938 | 8.7 |
| 07086 | 16,946 | $122,653 | $875,300 | $2,422 | 0.8 |
| 07087 | 66,375 | $65,369 | $446,800 | $1,489 | 1.3 |
| 07088 | 3,083 | $92,041 | $343,700 | $2,046 | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 07203 | 22,455 | $82,967 | $336,500 | $1,499 | 2.6 |
| 07204 | 13,965 | $104,418 | $405,800 | $1,585 | 1.2 |
| 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 |
| 07424 | 27,475 | $104,122 | $477,300 | $1,771 | 5.7 |
| 07603 | 9,110 | $107,321 | $443,400 | $1,893 | 0.8 |
| 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 |
| 07644 | 25,946 | $84,570 | $449,200 | $1,675 | 2.3 |
| 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 |
| 10036 | 30,589 | $100,225 | $988,000 | $2,301 | 0.5 |
| 10038 | 23,342 | $115,121 | $865,700 | $3,140 | 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 |
| 10310 | 25,824 | $106,118 | $623,300 | $1,638 | 1.8 |
| 11101 | 39,007 | $116,807 | $995,500 | $2,740 | 2.6 |
| 11109 | 7,388 | $198,773 | $526,000 | $3,501 | 0.1 |
| 11201 | 69,251 | $169,285 | $1,131,700 | $3,207 | 1.4 |
| 11205 | 50,205 | $86,753 | $892,800 | $2,307 | 1.2 |
| 11211 | 65,691 | $105,183 | $1,118,600 | $2,357 | 1.5 |
| 11215 | 70,922 | $180,773 | $1,674,700 | $2,803 | 2.2 |
| 11217 | 42,569 | $158,314 | $1,614,200 | $2,800 | 0.7 |
| 11220 | 90,792 | $64,201 | $1,021,200 | $1,688 | 1.7 |
| 11222 | 41,418 | $123,963 | $1,245,600 | $2,595 | 1.5 |
| 11231 | 39,704 | $138,485 | $1,678,900 | $2,474 | 1.4 |
| 11232 | 26,681 | $87,517 | $782,500 | $1,972 | 1.2 |
| 11238 | 58,462 | $132,957 | $1,146,000 | $2,511 | 1.9 |
| 11249 | 45,353 | $121,400 | $1,326,700 | $2,982 | 0.7 |
Kearny, NJ has 155 ZIP codes with a combined population of 4,219,471. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$103,125,909. The average median home value is -$115,490,130. The average median monthly rent is -$98,922,895.
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