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Hudson County
Union City, NJ
07087
07087 ZIP Code — Union City, NJ
Hudson County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07087 is located in
Union City ,
New Jersey ,
within Hudson County .
It covers approximately 1.31 square miles and serves a population of
67,258 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 201/551/862 .
About ZIP code 07087
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $448,000. Renters make up the majority at 80%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $59,967. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 41% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 07087 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
67,258
Population density
51,342 / sq mi
State FIPS
34
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
1.31 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.7667
Longitude
-74.0303
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
201/551/862
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.4%
35.2%
30.2%
$50k – $100k
29.0%
26.2%
26.7%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
25.0%
28.3%
Over $200k
4.4%
13.6%
14.8%
Demographics & statistics
$59,967
Median household income
$448,000
Median home value
$1,415
Median monthly rent
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 15,140 22.5% 18 and over 52,118 77.5% 65 and over 8,157 12.1% Median age 36.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 33,882 33.5% White 24,697 24.4% Other race 20,909 20.7% Two or more races 14,816 14.6% Black or African American 4,136 4.1% Asian 2,088 2.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 528 0.5% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 84 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.4%
35.2%
30.2%
$50k – $100k
29.0%
26.2%
26.7%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
25.0%
28.3%
Over $200k
4.4%
13.6%
14.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 5.4% $15k–$25k 10.5% $25k–$35k 9.0% $35k–$50k 11.2% $50k–$75k 17.4% $75k–$100k 14.8% $100k–$150k 13.8% $150k–$200k 5.3% $200k+ 6.3% Median income $59,967
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $448,000 Median rent / month $1,415 Owner occupied 19.7% Renter occupied 80.3% Vacant 6.0% Single-family detached 4.7% Large apartment buildings 22.2% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.0% 2000–2009 7.0% 1990–1999 7.1% 1980–1989 8.2% 1970–1979 9.6% 1960–1969 11.5% 1950–1959 9.3% 1940–1949 9.7% 1939 or earlier 33.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.2% 1 bedroom 29.8% 2 bedrooms 41.5% 3 bedrooms 17.0% 4 bedrooms 2.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 40.5% 1 vehicle 44.0% 2 vehicles 11.6% 3 or more 3.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 71.5% Electricity 19.3% Propane / LP gas 3.9% Fuel oil 2.3% No fuel used 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 9,244 36.1% Cohabiting couple 2,350 9.2% Male householder, no spouse 5,397 21.1% Female householder, no spouse 8,619 33.7% Households with children under 18 8,745 34.1% Households with seniors (65+) 6,629 25.9% Average household size 2.61
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 47.1% 40.0% Married 40.5% 35.9% Separated 3.0% 5.1% Widowed 1.7% 7.2% Divorced 7.6% 11.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.6%
Some college, no degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.3% Bachelor's or higher 25.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1,076 6.3% Kindergarten 948 5.5% Elementary school 7,037 41.2% High school 3,619 21.2% College / grad school 4,416 25.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.2%
Professional & management
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Transportation & utilities
10.1%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Public administration
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.4% Service 22.5% Sales & office 18.0% Natural resources & construction 9.6% Production & transportation 22.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.4% Government 8.9% Self-employed 5.4% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 32.2% Carpool 10.6% Public transit 35.6% Walk 11.6% Work from home 6.1% Other means 3.9% Avg commute (minutes) 33.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.4%
Female-led households
24.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 22.4% Retirement income 12.6% Supplemental Security 5.5% Cash public assistance 4.6% Food stamps / SNAP 21.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.3% High blood pressure 0.0% High cholesterol 0.0% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 5.4% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 16.5% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 4.9% Cancer 3.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.7% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 33.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.4% Depression 17.0% Fair or poor health 20.5% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 32.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.1% Visited dentist 50.1% Cholesterol screening 0.0% Teeth loss 15.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 566 1.1%
Disability % Any disability 11.5% Under 18 4.4% 18–64 years 8.5% 65 and over 41.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.6% Public insurance 40.4% No insurance 25.3% Uninsured under 19 11.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 63,164 93.9% Spanish 26,072 41.3% Other Indo-European 25,027 39.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 453 0.7% Other languages 421 0.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 30,529 45.4% Born in same state 26,582 39.5% Born in different state 18,877 28.1% Foreign born 3,947 5.9% Naturalized citizen 36,729 54.6% Not a US citizen 17,296 47.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1,216 1.8% Arab 1,194 1.8% French 512 0.8% English 110 0.2%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 59 0.1% Polish 37 0.1% Irish 33 0% Dutch 14 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.1% Internet access 93.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07087
What part of Union City is ZIP code 07087?
ZIP code 07087 covers a portion of Union City, New Jersey, within Hudson County.
What county is ZIP code 07087 in?
ZIP code 07087 falls within Hudson County, New Jersey.
Is ZIP code 07087 mostly rentals?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 07087 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07087?
Approximately 41% of households in ZIP code 07087 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07087?
20% of residents in ZIP code 07087 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07087?
The median home value in ZIP code 07087 is $448,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07087 in?
ZIP code 07087 observes the EST timezone.
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