Hackensack, NJ — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 07601 serves a portion of Hackensack, New Jersey, within Bergen County. This community is home to approximately 31,263 residents, with a median age of 33.6 years. The median household income of $88,373 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $521,400 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 38% owner-occupied and 62% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Hackensack is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 149 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 16% and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 07601 reflects the economic character of Bergen County in New Jersey.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 31,263 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,279 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $88,373 | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $521,400 | ↑ 73% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 149 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 18.7% | ↑ 64% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 16% | ↓ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.6 yrs | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 13,755 | — |