Hudson County GIS Maps
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Hudson County, New Jersey, has 724,854 residents across 147,531 parcels and covers 46.2 square miles. The population grew 14.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Hudson County is 34017.
Jersey City is the county's largest population center. Hudson County also includes 16 zip codes, 12 public school districts and 23 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Hudson County Trends
- Population
- 724,854▴
- Median Home Value
- $508,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 75,357▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Hudson County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Hudson County Parcels
Hudson County has 147,531 mapped parcels covering 28,583 acres. The median assessed value is $385,400. The median lot size is 0.06 acres. 2,903 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1926 or earlier. About 8% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside New Jersey. Mailing addresses reach 97.1%. Site addresses reach 97.1%. Browse the interactive Hudson County Parcel viewer here.
Hudson County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 147,531 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 143,301 | 97.1% |
| Site address | 143,302 | 97.1% |
| Land use code | 143,305 | 97.1% |
| Land use description | 140,304 | 95.1% |
| Assessed value | 143,305 | 97.1% |
| Land value | 143,305 | 97.1% |
| Improvement value | 143,305 | 97.1% |
| Acreage | 143,305 | 97.1% |
| Parcel boundary | 147,531 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Hudson County parcel records.
Hudson County Population
Hudson County had 724,854 residents in 2020. That was 14.3% higher than in 2010. Hudson County added 115,879 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 15,693 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Bayonne, Union City and Jersey City.
Population Trend in Hudson County NJ
Hudson County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Hudson County Zip Codes
Hudson County has 16 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Bayonne (07002), Union City (07087) and Jersey City (07305). Bayonne is the largest zip by population, with about 71,686 residents or 10% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 29% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Hudson County NJ
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07002 | Bayonne | 71,686 | ▴ 13.7% |
| 07087 | Union City | 68,611 | ▴ 3.2% |
| 07305 | Jersey City | 67,947 | ▴ 13% |
| 07093 | West New York | 64,929 | ▴ 6.6% |
| 07047 | North Bergen | 63,361 | ▴ 4.3% |
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Hudson County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Hudson County Demographics
Hudson County has a median age of 35.8, which makes the county a little younger than New Jersey overall. About 20% of residents are under 18, while 12.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 43.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 47.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 42.9%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Hudson County NJ
Median Age
35.8
Under 18
20%
Age 65+
12.4%
Bachelor's+
47.9%
Hudson County School Districts
Hudson County is served by 12 public school districts with 75,357 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Jersey City, Union City and Bayonne City. Those three districts account for about 61% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Hudson County NJ
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City School District | 24,151 | 32% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Union City School District | 11,519 | 15.3% | ▾ -0.6% |
| Bayonne City School District | 10,325 | 13.7% | ▴ 0.5% |
| West New York Town School District | 7,399 | 9.8% | ▾ -0.1% |
| North Bergen Township School District | 7,031 | 9.3% | ▾ -1.2% |
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Hudson County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Hudson County Housing & Real Estate
Hudson County has a median home value of $508,600 and a median gross rent of $1,811. About 31% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the New Jersey median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $599,450 and homes spent about 38 days on the market.
Hudson County Housing Mix
Hudson County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Hudson County Housing Trends
Hudson County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Hudson County, NJ
Hudson County has 21,464 business listings across 1,028 categories. The largest categories in Hudson County business listings are Landmark And Historical Building (439, 2.0%), Real Estate Agents (412, 1.9%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (373, 1.7%). The full Hudson County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Hudson County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Hudson County, NJ
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark And Historical Building | 439 | 2.0% |
| Real Estate Agents | 412 | 1.9% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 373 | 1.7% |
| Beauty Salons | 338 | 1.6% |
| Medical Offices | 291 | 1.4% |
| Hair Salons | 272 | 1.3% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 271 | 1.3% |
| ATMs | 270 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 255 | 1.2% |
| Dental Offices | 241 | 1.1% |
Hudson County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Green Custom Print Developers | 3D Printing Service | Jersey City |
| Endeavor House North | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Kearny |
| Saint Peter's University Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Jersey City |
| Frutta Bowls | Acai Bowls | Jersey City |
| Steel Works Apartments | Accommodation | Harrison |
| Gary Mehta | Accountant | Jersey City |
| Clear Clinic - Hoboken, NJ | Acne Treatment | Hoboken |
| No Label Fitness | Active Life | Kearny |
| Riverpoint Wellness Group | Acupuncture | Hoboken |
| Addiction Rehab Bayonne | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Bayonne |
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Hudson County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Hudson County Basemaps
Hudson County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Hudson County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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