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Kearny, NJ
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07032.
Population
40,614
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,592
ZIP codes
1
Kearny and its ZIP codes
Kearny at a glance
- Kearny is about 3.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $79,154, 24% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $459,400 and median rent is $1,720 a month.
Local data for Kearny, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kearny, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,154
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$459,400
Median rent
$1,720/mo
Homeownership
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Ecuadorian Americans (4,266), Peruvian Americans (4,186), Portuguese Americans (3,330).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hudson County. PPP loans are for Kearny.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$98,938
271,856 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,814
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.1B
FY 2026, $7,030 per person
PPP loans
$127M
1,155 loans, 12,988 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kearny, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.8%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit12.6%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kearny, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
426
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,990
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kearny, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
ZIP codes in Kearny
1 in or overlapping Kearny. Population shown
Cities near Kearny
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarrisonTown | 1.8 mi | 1.2 |
| East NewarkBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.1 |
| North ArlingtonBorough | 2.6 mi | 2.5 |
| SecaucusTown | 3.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Jersey CityCity | 3.6 mi | 14.7 |
| NewarkCity | 3.6 mi | 24.1 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Ampere NorthCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Union CityCity | 4.5 mi | 1.3 |
| RutherfordBorough | 4.6 mi | 2.8 |
| East OrangeCity | 4.7 mi | 3.9 |
| HobokenCity | 4.8 mi | 1.3 |
| WatsessingCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| East RutherfordBorough | 5.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Glen RidgeBorough | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| BayonneCity | 5.8 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kearny, NJ in?
- Kearny is in Hudson County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Kearny, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kearny include 07032.
- What is the population of Kearny, NJ?
- About 40,614 people live in Kearny, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kearny?
- Nearby places include Harrison (1.8 mi), East Newark (2.2 mi), North Arlington (2.6 mi), Secaucus (3.2 mi), Jersey City (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023