10 Most Populated ZIP Codes in New Jersey

The top ZIP code for population in New Jersey is 08701 (Lakewood, Ocean County), with a population of 136,784. Across the top 10 most populated ZIP codes in New Jersey, population ranges from 136,784 to 60,334, covering communities from Lakewood to Union City.

Rank	ZIP	City	County	Population	Population
1	08701	Lakewood	Ocean County	136,784	136,784
2	07305	Jersey City	Hudson County	71,643	71,643
3	07002	Bayonne	Hudson County	70,468	70,468
4	07055	Passaic	Passaic County	69,651	69,651
5	07087	Union City	Hudson County	66,375	66,375
6	08753	Toms River	Ocean County	64,788	64,788
7	07093	West New York	Hudson County	63,321	63,321
8	07047	North Bergen	Hudson County	61,202	61,202
9	08854	Piscataway	Middlesex County	60,405	60,405
10	07111	Irvington	Essex County	60,334	60,334

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Rankings are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, vintage 2019 to 2023, joined to USPS ZIP Code Tabulation Areas. We rank by population and surface the top 10 ZIP codes within New Jersey. Values reflect ZCTA-level estimates and may differ slightly from city-level figures. Compiled and reviewed by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

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Reviewed by Zip Code Near Me Data Team. Last verified June 13, 2026.

10 Most Populated ZIP Codes in New Jersey

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