Union, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07083
Union County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 53,053
- 2,367/sq mi High-density area
- $121,887
- Median income Above-median income area
- $455,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,367
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07083 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07083 (Union, NJ) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.4 in 2023 to 272.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07083 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Union, Union County, New Jersey, with 53,053 residents across 22.4 square miles, a density of 2,367 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07083 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,887 (0% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,346. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $455,300 (12% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,060; 72.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 07083 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 07083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union, NJ
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$49,346
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07083 ranks nationally
Union, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$121,887 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,972housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 07083 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07083
Union (07083)
53,053 residents
- 07208
Elizabeth (07208)
31,219 residents
- 07040
Maplewood (07040)
23,876 residents
- 07205
Hillside (07205)
21,398 residents
- 07203 21,085
Roselle (07203)
21,085 residents
- 07079 16,316
South Orange (07079)
16,316 residents
- 07081 15,808
Springfield (07081)
15,808 residents
- 07204 13,297
Roselle Park (07204)
13,297 residents
- 07033 7,914
Kenilworth (07033)
7,914 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07083 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07041
Millburn (07041)
$202,750 median income
- 07079
South Orange (07079)
$195,417 median income
- 07040
Maplewood (07040)
$173,500 median income
- 07081
Springfield (07081)
$155,906 median income
- 07083
Union (07083)
$121,887 median income
- 07033
Kenilworth (07033)
$118,611 median income
- 07204
Roselle Park (07204)
$109,679 median income
- 07205
Hillside (07205)
$99,528 median income
- 07088
Vauxhall (07088)
$93,240 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07083 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07083, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (53,053 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07083 in?
ZIP code 07083 (Union) is located in Union County, New Jersey. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07083?
ZIP code 07083 in Union, NJ has a population of 53,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07083?
The median household income in ZIP 07083 is $121,887, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07083?
The median home value in ZIP 07083 is $455,300, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07083 is African American at 36.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07083?
ZIP code 07083 has 1,602 business establishments employing approximately 25,709 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07083?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07083 are: Retail trade (228), Health care and social assistance (216), Other services (except public administration) (168). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07083?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07083 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07083?
In ZIP code 07083, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07083?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07083 is 30.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07083?
In ZIP code 07083, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07083 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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