City

Union, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  New Jersey

👥57,036Population
💰$118,106Median HH Income▲ 55% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$425,600Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓50.1%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.3%Hispanic: 18%Black: 35.5%Asian: 10.6%Other: 4.1%Race
White29.3%
Hispanic18.0%
Black35.5%
Asian10.6%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads50.1% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma1,042 (2.7%)
HS Graduate9,646 (25.3%)
Some College3,371 (8.8%)
Associates4,994 (13.1%)
Bachelors2,780 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree16,348 (42.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 42.8%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College8.8%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate42.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
62%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,106 ▲ 55% above avg
Median Home Value$425,600 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,938/mo
Total Housing Units20,792
Vacant Units876

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
58%
About Union, NJ

Union is a city in New Jersey, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 57,036 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Union is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,106 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Union is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $425,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,938 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union is well-educated. 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 35.5%.

Union, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Union
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07083 57,036 $118,106 $425,600 $1,938 6.2% 50.1% 74.4%