Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.1% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10,164 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 108,290 (29.5%) |
| Some College | 28,870 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 44,221 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 23,665 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 151,301 (41.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,267 ▲ 46% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $495,383 ▲ 78% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,799/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 221,824 |
| Vacant Units | 9,829 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Union County is located in New Jersey and encompasses 31 ZIP codes spanning 23 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 601,690 residents. With a median age of 39.17, it is a middle-aged county.
Union County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $111,266 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Union County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $495,383 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,798.
The residents of Union County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 36.0%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Union County, NJ is a upper-middle-income area in New Jersey. The 31 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07922 | Berkeley Heights | 11,971 | $179,006 | $697,000 | $1,986 | 3.3% | 76.9% |
| 07066 | Clark | 15,410 | $122,610 | $570,400 | $1,793 | 5.3% | 53.6% |
| 07016 | Cranford | 23,841 | $148,629 | $635,800 | $2,116 | 3.4% | 69.4% |
| 07201 | Elizabeth | 27,725 | $62,026 | $413,000 | $1,476 | 9.7% | 25.2% |
| 07202 | Elizabeth | 44,638 | $68,071 | $358,000 | $1,508 | 4.2% | 19.1% |
| 07208 | Elizabeth | 32,404 | $61,873 | $425,600 | $1,364 | 9.2% | 32.7% |
| 07206 | Elizabethport | 31,120 | $60,992 | $339,200 | $1,543 | 5.2% | 15.0% |
| 07023 | Fanwood | 7,714 | $176,667 | $610,600 | $2,368 | 2.8% | 75.9% |
| 07027 | Garwood | 4,688 | $100,948 | $509,800 | $1,603 | 6.0% | 52.5% |
| 07205 | Hillside | 22,179 | $98,558 | $363,200 | $1,712 | 7.8% | 36.8% |
| 07033 | Kenilworth | 8,339 | $126,295 | $521,100 | $2,119 | 7.1% | 46.6% |
| 07036 | Linden | 45,101 | $89,942 | $385,100 | $1,622 | 8.4% | 35.8% |
| 07092 | Mountainside | 6,967 | $210,100 | $755,600 | $3,501 | 2.1% | 71.1% |
| 07974 | New Providence | 12,737 | $168,860 | $726,000 | $2,042 | 4.4% | 74.2% |
| 07060 | Plainfield | 47,560 | $72,882 | $369,400 | $1,629 | 9.8% | 33.4% |
| 07062 | Plainfield | 15,018 | $92,711 | $374,200 | $1,794 | 9.6% | 40.3% |
| 07063 | Plainfield | 14,533 | $89,840 | $363,000 | $1,742 | 7.9% | 33.2% |
| 07065 | Rahway | 29,748 | $90,852 | $362,300 | $1,764 | 7.4% | 42.5% |
| 07203 | Roselle | 22,455 | $82,967 | $336,500 | $1,499 | 7.7% | 35.1% |
| 07204 | Roselle Park | 13,965 | $104,418 | $405,800 | $1,585 | 4.8% | 47.8% |
| 07076 | Scotch Plains | 24,667 | $173,564 | $696,900 | $1,816 | 4.4% | 72.0% |
| 07081 | Springfield | 16,984 | $146,059 | $590,600 | $2,135 | 4.7% | 70.0% |
| 07901 | Summit | 24,502 | $177,986 | $958,700 | $2,209 | 4.0% | 76.7% |
| 07083 | Union | 57,036 | $118,106 | $425,600 | $1,938 | 6.2% | 50.1% |
| 07088 | Vauxhall | 3,083 | $92,041 | $343,700 | $2,046 | 5.2% | 40.7% |
| 07069 | Watchung | 6,545 | $166,693 | $838,000 | $2,571 | 7.9% | 70.8% |
| 07090 | Westfield | 30,760 | $212,700 | $930,500 | $2,211 | 3.5% | 80.8% |