Zip code 07311: Jersey City, New Jersey
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 07311
07311 is a dense urban zip code in Jersey City, New Jersey (Hudson County), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 1,714 people live here, or 31,741 per square mile. The median resident is 30.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $202,679 a year, about 2.5× the national median of $80,734. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $3,500+ a month.
95% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.4 minutes each way, and 39% of workers work from home; public transit is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; management; and computer and math (tech). 53% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 07311 compares
- Median household income$202,67999thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,55650th of 566 in NJ
- Per capita income$148,79099thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,2534th of 579 in NJ
- Median gross rent$3,500+99thU.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,7207th of 517 in NJ
- 99thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%4th of 580 in NJ
- Work from home38.9%99thU.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%8th of 577 in NJ
- Broadband access100%99thStrengthU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%13th of 576 in NJ
- Median earnings per worker$183,15199thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,4741st of 575 in NJ
- Tech workers16.2%99thU.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%8th of 578 in NJ
- Population density31,741/sq mi98thU.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi5th of 580 in NJ
- 98thU.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%23rd of 580 in NJ
- Average commute33.4 min88thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min149th of 563 in NJ
- 83rdU.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.487th of 580 in NJ
- Housing vacancy6.9%52ndU.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%150th of 576 in NJ
- 8thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%487th of 553 in NJ
- Median age30.34thU.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1565th of 579 in NJ
- Residents under 1810.4%3rdU.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%548th of 580 in NJ
- Population1,7142ndU.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809512th of 580 in NJ
- Uninsured rate1.2%2ndStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%514th of 579 in NJ
- Veterans1.3%2ndU.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%536th of 580 in NJ
- Poverty rate1.9%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%523rd of 579 in NJ
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%575th of 576 in NJ
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%564th of 578 in NJ
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%576th of 580 in NJ
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%559th of 578 in NJ
- 1stU.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%573rd of 578 in NJ
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%574th of 578 in NJ
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478559th of 574 in NJ
| Measure | 07311 | Hudson | NJ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeStrength | $202,679 | $91,795 | $103,556 | $80,734 | 50th of 566 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $148,790 | $56,130 | $54,253 | $44,673 | 4th of 579 | |
| Median gross rent | $3,500+ | $1,894 | $1,720 | $1,413 | 7th of 517 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 94.7% | 48.9% | 43.6% | 35.7% | 4th of 580 | |
| Work from home | 38.9% | 20.6% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 8th of 577 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 100% | 91.5% | 92.8% | 91% | 13th of 576 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $183,151 | $63,211 | $60,474 | $49,666 | 1st of 575 | |
| Tech workers | 16.2% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 8th of 578 | |
| Population density | 31,741/sq mi | 15,551/sq mi | 1,270/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 5th of 580 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 49.2% | 42.8% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 23rd of 580 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 33.4 min | 35.4 min | 30.5 min | 26.4 min | 149th of 563 | |
| Diversity index | 65 | 71.9 | 66.4 | 61.4 | 87th of 580 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 150th of 576 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 34% | 46.4% | 51.6% | 51.1% | 487th of 553 | |
| Median age | 30.3 | 35.8 | 40.1 | 38.9 | 565th of 579 | |
| Residents under 18 | 10.4% | 19.8% | 21.8% | 22% | 548th of 580 | |
| Population | 1,714 | 718,323 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 | 512th of 580 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 1.2% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 514th of 579 | |
| Veterans | 1.3% | 1.7% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 536th of 580 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 1.9% | 14.9% | 9.7% | 12.5% | 523rd of 579 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 0% | 30.7% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 575th of 576 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 564th of 578 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 0% | 12.6% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 576th of 580 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1% | 7.3% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 559th of 578 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 7.9% | 8.9% | 10% | 573rd of 578 | |
| Government workers | 0% | 11.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 574th of 578 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.277 | 0.505 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 559th of 574 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White25%
- Black0%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian51%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial12%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,054
- Average household size
- 1.6
- Family households
- 36.2%
- Married couples
- 34.3%
- Living alone
- 52.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 1.3%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,132
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 6.9%
- Median year built
- 2013
- Median rooms
- 3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 34%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 5.6%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 07311 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $183,211 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 94.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 53.7%
- Households with broadband
- 100%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 96.7%
- No internet access
- 0%
- Without health insurance
- 1.2%
- Limited-English households
- 4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Jersey City
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Hudson County
- Center point
- 40.7191° N, 74.0326° W
- Land area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Jersey City100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 07311
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07302 | Jersey City, NJ | 0.6 mi | $175,077 |
| 07310 | Jersey City, NJ | 0.6 mi | $183,464 |
| 10282 | New York, NY | 0.9 mi | $250,000+ |
| 10281 | New York, NY · PO box | 1 mi | — |
| 10280 | New York, NY | 1.1 mi | $206,299 |
| 10286 | New York, NY · PO box | 1.1 mi | — |
| 10006 | New York, NY | 1.2 mi | $190,170 |
| 10007 | New York, NY | 1.3 mi | $250,000+ |
| 10279 | New York, NY | 1.3 mi | $250,000+ |
| 10008 | New York, NY · PO box | 1.4 mi | — |
| 10043 | New York, NY · PO box | 1.4 mi | — |
| 10045 | New York, NY · PO box | 1.4 mi | — |
Questions about 07311
What city is zip code 07311?
07311 is assigned to Jersey City, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 07311 in?
07311 is in Hudson County, New Jersey.
What is the population of 07311?
About 1,714 people live in 07311, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 07311 in?
07311 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 07311?
The median household income in 07311 is $202,679.
What zip codes are near 07311?
The closest zip codes to 07311 are 07302, 07310, 10282, 10281, 10280.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07311, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.