Jersey City city, NJ

ZIP 07310 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Jersey City city, NJ (07310)

Median Income

$172,946

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+938

Wealth inflow

Population

14,577

Unemployment

2.6%

1.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 938 for ZIP 07310 (Jersey City city, NJ) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.6%-30% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.7%-89% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

1.7%-86% vs US avg

574

Establishments

31,505

Employees

~55 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing1.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade4.6%
Transportation, utilities3.6%
Information4.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate30.3%
Professional, scientific, management33.4%
Education, health care, social15.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services3.3%
Other services0.3%
Public administration0.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 07310 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 11.7%, median income fell 2.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 1.1%.

Median Income

$172,946

+130% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate