The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 07601 sells for about $474,000, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,911 a month.
ZIP 07601 — Hackensack
The 07601 housing market remains stable with a focus on multi-family and urban residential assets. While median prices have seen modest growth, the market is tempered by high property taxes and a tenant-protective regulatory environment. Demand remains consistent due to the area's strategic location and ongoing downtown redevelopment efforts.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters seeking proximity to NYC, young professionals attracted to urban amenities, and investors focused on multi-family rental properties.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.7% · poverty 12.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 07601, Bergen County NJ
Hackensack generally experiences crime rates consistent with urban centers of its size in the New York metropolitan area, with property crime being more prevalent than violent crime.
Public schools in the area are served by the Hackensack Public Schools district, which provides a diverse educational environment with varying performance metrics across its elementary and high school campuses.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks associated with the Hackensack River basin, requiring flood insurance for properties in designated low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by the city's role as the Bergen County seat, featuring significant government, healthcare, and professional service employment hubs.
Property taxes in this jurisdiction are among the highest in the nation, reflecting New Jersey's reliance on local property levies to fund municipal services and school districts.
Residents benefit from proximity to major transit corridors including Route 17, I-80, and NJ Transit rail lines providing direct access to New York City.
The area features several local parks, including Foschini Park and Staib Park, along with proximity to major shopping districts along Route 4 and Route 17.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for apartment living, with a significant share of the housing stock consisting of multi-family units and a tenant-protective regulatory environment.
The economy is anchored by the Bergen County government, Hackensack University Medical Center, and a diverse mix of retail and professional services.
The area is highly accessible via NJ Transit bus and rail services, with major highway access provided by Route 17 and I-80.
Ongoing urban renewal projects are actively transforming the downtown area into a more transit-oriented, high-density residential hub.
The Bergen County Board of Taxation oversees assessments, with properties typically reassessed to maintain market value alignment.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with additional assessments for local improvement districts in specific redevelopment zones.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the high cost of construction in the New York metropolitan area.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- American Dream4.55.5 mi
- DreamWorks Water Park4.35.7 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park4.55.7 mi
- Color Factory NYC4.411.4 mi
- Area 53 - Adventure Park4.513.7 mi
- American Dream4.55.5 mi
- MetLife Stadium4.55.3 mi
- Madison Square Garden4.79.9 mi
- Yankee Stadium4.77.5 mi
- Barclays Center4.514.7 mi
- Times Square4.79.5 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.88.7 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.79.6 mi
- Central Park4.88.4 mi
- Brooklyn Bridge4.812.8 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.88.7 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.79.6 mi
- Empire State Building4.710.1 mi
- The Museum of Modern Art4.69.5 mi
- American Museum of Natural History4.68.3 mi
- Central Park4.88.4 mi
- Bryant Park4.79.9 mi
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum4.812.3 mi
- The High Line4.79.9 mi
- The Battery4.612.9 mi
- Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course4.38.1 mi
- 21 Golf Range Powered by Toptracer4.53.6 mi
- Puttery4.710.3 mi
- Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Courses3.712.5 mi
- Bally's Golf Links at Ferry Point3.912.3 mi
- American Dream4.55.5 mi
- Chelsea Market4.610.3 mi
- Macy's4.410 mi
- Hudson Yards4.79.6 mi
- Westfield Garden State Plaza4.52.6 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.715.3 mi
- LaGuardia Airport4.111.9 mi
- Westchester County Airport421.6 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.42.2 mi
- North Shore University Hospital Heliport4.619.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central urban park offering recreational space and sports facilities.
Scenic walking and biking paths along the riverfront.
Major regional upscale shopping destination located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.