| ZIP Code | 07083 |
|---|---|
| City | Union |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Union County |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Elevation | 76 ft |
| Latitude | 40.695266 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.269078 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.1% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,042 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,646 (25.3%) |
| Some College | 3,371 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 4,994 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,780 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,348 (42.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,106 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $425,600 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,938/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,792 |
| Vacant Units | 876 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,792 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 876 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 07083 is located in Union, New Jersey, within Union County. With a population of 57,036, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 07083 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,106 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 07083 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $425,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,938 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 07083 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 35.5%. Residents are well-educated — 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 07083 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 07083 in Union, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 57,036 residents, a median household income of $118,106, and a median home value of $425,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.