ZIP Code 07083
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Union · Union County · New Jersey
- Population
- 53,053
- Median income
- $121,887
- Median home value
- $455,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.3%
- Land area
- 22.4 sq mi
2,367/sq mi
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 64% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
New York
ZIP code 07083 in Union, New Jersey has a population of 53,053. The median household income is $121,887, which is 60% above the national average. Median home value is $455,300, 64% above the US average. 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07083 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.4 square miles in Union, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 53,053 residents, producing a population density of 2,367 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07083 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07083 sits at $121,887 (0% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $49,346. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $455,300 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $2,060 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07083 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07083 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07083.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
228 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
216 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
168 establishments
- Construction
Construction
166 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
166 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07083, Union, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
53,053
Population
22.4
Area (sq mi)
2,367
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07083?
41.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
37.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$121,887
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$49,346
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
20,972
Total Housing Units
20,278
Occupied Units
694
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$455,300
Median Home Value
-12% vs state
$2,060
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07083 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 183 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 206 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 229 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 248 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 272 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,602 business establishments in ZIP 07083, employing approximately 25,709 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,499,294,000.
1,602
Businesses
25,709
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 228 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 216 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 168 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 166 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 166 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 143 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 90 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 88 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 84 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 67 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 3.5% |
| Information | 20 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07083 vs 07204 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07204 | Roselle Park, NJ | 13,297 | 2.0 mi |
| 07033 | Kenilworth, NJ | 7,914 | 1.5 mi |
| 07040 | Maplewood, NJ | 23,876 | 2.5 mi |
| 07088 | Vauxhall, NJ | 3,606 | 1.8 mi |
| 07205 | Hillside, NJ | 21,398 | 2.1 mi |
| 07203 | Roselle, NJ | 21,085 | 2.9 mi |
| 07041 | Millburn, NJ | 6,868 | 2.6 mi |
| 07081 | Springfield, NJ | 15,808 | 3.0 mi |
| 07079 | South Orange, NJ | 16,316 | 3.8 mi |
| 07208 | Elizabeth, NJ | 31,219 | 2.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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