Union City, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07087
Hudson County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 66,515
- 19,840/sq mi High-density area
- $64,310
- Median income Near-median income area
- $471,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union City pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19,840
- people per sq mi
- 19%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07087 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 07087 (Union City, NJ) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 469.6 in 2023 to 522.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07087 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Union City, Hudson County, New Jersey, with 66,515 residents across 3.4 square miles, a density of 19,840 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07087 reports a modest median household income of $64,310 (47% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,175. The poverty rate is 23.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $471,600 (9% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,537; 19.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hudson County, so 07087 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 07087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union City, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07087.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
258 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
180 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
173 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
158 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
120 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 07087, Union City, 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
66,515
Population
3.4
Area (sq mi)
19,840
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07087?
37.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
54.3%
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?
$64,310
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$33,175
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07087 ranks nationally
Union City, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$64,310 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
27,408housing units
27,408
Total Housing Units
25,725
Occupied Units
1,683
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$471,600
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,537
Median Rent
1961
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
522
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+422%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07087 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +422% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.4% | 320 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 355 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 386 |
| 2023 | +21.6% | 470 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 522 |
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 1,305 business establishments in ZIP 07087, employing approximately 9,056 people with a combined annual payroll of $362,221,000.
1,305
Businesses
9,056
Employees
$362.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 258 | 19.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 180 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 173 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 158 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 120 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 79 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 70 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.5% |
| Information | 12 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 07087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07087
Union City (07087)
66,515 residents
- 07093
West New York (07093)
60,884 residents
- 07047
North Bergen (07047)
60,773 residents
- 07030
Hoboken (07030)
50,005 residents
- 07307
Jersey City (07307)
43,812 residents
- 10019
New York (10019)
42,870 residents
- 10036 24,711
New York (10036)
24,711 residents
- 07094 16,264
Secaucus (07094)
16,264 residents
- 07310 12,838
Jersey City (07310)
12,838 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07087 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07311
Jersey City (07311)
$202,679 median income
- 07310
Jersey City (07310)
$183,464 median income
- 07030
Hoboken (07030)
$180,579 median income
- 07094
Secaucus (07094)
$139,821 median income
- 10019
New York (10019)
$128,559 median income
- 07086
Weehawken (07086)
$127,763 median income
- 10036
New York (10036)
$95,638 median income
- 07307
Jersey City (07307)
$83,297 median income
- 07047 $78,911
North Bergen (07047)
$78,911 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07087 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07086 | Weehawken, NJ | 12,554 | 0.6 mi |
| 07030 | Hoboken, NJ | 50,005 | 1.5 mi |
| 07047 | North Bergen, NJ | 60,773 | 1.8 mi |
| 07307 | Jersey City, NJ | 43,812 | 1.7 mi |
| 07093 | West New York, NJ | 60,884 | 1.8 mi |
| 07310 | Jersey City, NJ | 12,838 | 2.6 mi |
| 10019 | New York, NY | 42,870 | 2.4 mi |
| 07094 | Secaucus, NJ | 16,264 | 2.0 mi |
| 07311 | Jersey City, NJ | 522 | 3.3 mi |
| 10036 | New York, NY | 24,711 | 2.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07087, 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 (66,515 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 07087 in?
ZIP code 07087 (Union City) is located in Hudson County, New Jersey. Hudson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hudson-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07087?
ZIP code 07087 in Union City, NJ has a population of 66,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07087?
The median household income in ZIP 07087 is $64,310, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07087?
The median home value in ZIP 07087 is $471,600, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07087?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07087 is Two or More Ethnicities at 31.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07087?
ZIP code 07087 has 1,305 business establishments employing approximately 9,056 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07087?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07087 are: Retail trade (258), Health care and social assistance (180), Accommodation and food services (173). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07087?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07087 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 422%. 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 07087?
In ZIP code 07087, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 07087?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07087 is 33.1 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 07087?
In ZIP code 07087, approximately 19.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07087?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07087 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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