Harrison
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey
Harrison is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey, with 19,450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Newark, 0.8 miles NW.
- 19,450residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 16,058 / sq mipopulation density
- 07029main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Harrison
Harrison is a town in the western part of Hudson County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. It is a suburb of the neighboring city of Newark, and is located 8 miles (13 km) from New York City. Once considered "the beehive of industry", the town is undergoing a residential and economic renewal, particularly along the Passaic River.
As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 19,450, an increase of 5,830 (+42.8%) from the 2010 census count of 13,620, which in turn reflected a decrease of 804 (−5.6%) from the 14,424 counted in the 2000 census. The Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 22,182 for 2024.
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Living in Harrison
- Median household income
- $93,013
- Median home value
- $505,800
- Median rent
- $2,226/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Harrison had 19,450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 16,058 per sq mi (6,200 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harrison at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Hudson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 19,450 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.21 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7430° N, 74.1529° W |
| ZIP codes | 07029, 07102 |
| Official website | townofharrison.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3430210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harrison
- East Newark0.8 mi NW
- Newark1.7 mi SW
- Kearny1.7 mi NE
- Silver Lake3.0 mi NW
- Ampere North3.0 mi NW
- North Arlington3.3 mi NE
- East Orange3.4 mi NW
- Belleville3.5 mi N
- Watsessing3.9 mi NW
- Lyndhurst4.3 mi NE
- Irvington4.4 mi W
- City of Orange4.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Harrison
What county is Harrison in?
Harrison is in Hudson County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Harrison, NJ?
19,450 people lived in Harrison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harrison, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07029. Other ZIP codes: 07102.
What is the elevation of Harrison?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harrison?
East Newark (0.8 mi), Newark (1.7 mi), Kearny (1.7 mi), Silver Lake (3.0 mi), Ampere North (3.0 mi).
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