City

Union City, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Hudson County  ·  New Jersey

👥66,375Population
💰$65,369Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$446,800Median Home Value▲ 60% above avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.9%Hispanic: 81.6%Black: 3.1%Asian: 3.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White9.9%
Hispanic81.6%
Black3.1%
Asian3.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma1,598 (4.2%)
HS Graduate14,652 (38.4%)
Some College4,035 (10.6%)
Associates3,343 (8.8%)
Bachelors2,031 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree12,473 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College10.6%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 20.4%Renter: 79.6%Tenure
Owner20.4%
Renter79.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,369 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$446,800 ▲ 60% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,489/mo
Total Housing Units27,442
Vacant Units1,660

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
37%
Public Transit
41%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Union City, NJ

Union City is a city in New Jersey, located in Hudson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 66,375 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Union City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,369 is near the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Union City is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $446,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,489 per month. At 20.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Union City is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (81.57%).

Union City, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Union City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07087 66,375 $65,369 $446,800 $1,489 8.5% 38.0% 20.4%