West New York
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey
West New York is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey, with 52,912 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Guttenberg, 0.5 miles NE.
- 52,912residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 53,282 / sq mipopulation density
- 07093main ZIP code (4 in total)
About West New York
West New York is a town in the northern part of Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, situated upon the New Jersey Palisades. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 52,912, an increase of 3,204 (+6.4%) from the 2010 census count of 49,708, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,940 (+8.6%) from the 45,768 counted in the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that the city's population was 51,981 in 2022.
With more than 52,800 inhabitants per square mile (20,400/km2) of land according to the 2010 census, West New York was the second-most densely populated municipality in the United States, among places with a population above 50,000, behind neighboring Union City.
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Living in West New York
- Median household income
- $71,729
- Median home value
- $465,600
- Median rent
- $1,716/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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West New York had 52,912 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 52,912 |
|---|---|
| Density | 53,282 per sq mi (20,572 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West New York at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Hudson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 52,912 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7860° N, 74.0095° W |
| ZIP codes | 07093, 07047, 07086, 10069 |
| Official website | westnewyorknj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3479610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West New York
- Guttenberg0.5 mi NE
- North Bergen1.0 mi NW
- Weehawken1.3 mi S
- Union City1.8 mi SW
- Fairview2.4 mi N
- Cliffside Park2.7 mi NE
- Hoboken3.0 mi S
- Ridgefield3.0 mi N
- Secaucus3.0 mi W
- Edgewater3.3 mi NE
- Carlstadt4.0 mi NW
- Little Ferry4.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West New York
What county is West New York in?
West New York is in Hudson County, New Jersey.
What is the population of West New York, NJ?
52,912 people lived in West New York at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West New York, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07093. Other ZIP codes: 07047, 07086, 10069.
What is the elevation of West New York?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West New York?
Guttenberg (0.5 mi), North Bergen (1.0 mi), Weehawken (1.3 mi), Union City (1.8 mi), Fairview (2.4 mi).
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