Journal Square

Journal Square
An aerial view of Journal Square.
An aerial view of Journal Square.
Interactive map of Journal Square
Coordinates: 40°43′56″N 74°03′43″W / 40.732153°N 74.062078°W / 40.732153; -74.062078
Country United States
StateNew Jersey
CityJersey City
Area
 • Total
1.174 sq mi (3.04 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
32,573
 • Density27,750/sq mi (10,710/km2)
Ethnicity
 • White18.5%
 • Asian41.8%
 • Hispanic22.7%
 • Black8.5%
 • Others4.2%
 • Two or more3.1%
 • Native American1.3%
Economics
 • Median income$76,335
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
07306
Area code201, 551
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Journal Square is a business district, residential area, and transportation hub in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is named for the newspaper Jersey Journal, whose headquarters were located there from 1911 to 2013. The "square" itself is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Bergen Avenue. The broader area extends to and includes Bergen Square, McGinley Square, India Square, the Five Corners and parts of the Marion Section. Many local, state, and federal agencies serving Hudson County maintain offices in the district.