07083 ZIP Code — Union, NJ
Union County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07083 is located in Union, New Jersey, within Union County. It covers approximately 8.73 square miles and serves a population of 56,900 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 07083
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $404,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $114,938. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
56,900
population
8.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07083 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07083
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07083. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Union | Acceptable |
| Union | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07033 Kenilworth (1.7 mi)
07088 Vauxhall (1.9 mi)
07208 Elizabeth (2.2 mi)
07040 Maplewood (3 mi)
07016 Cranford (3.2 mi)
07112 Newark (3.2 mi)
07081 Springfield (3.3 mi)
07041 Millburn (3.4 mi)
07106 Newark (3.8 mi)
07079 South Orange (3.9 mi)
07202 Elizabeth (4 mi)
07108 Newark (4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 56,900 |
| Population density | 6,518 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6935 |
| Longitude | -74.2672 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 908 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.1% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.2% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.4% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
56,900
Population
6,518
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$114,938
Median household income
$48,565
Per capita income
$404,400
Median home value
$1,879
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
15,577
Housing units
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,166
Under 5
1,268
1,067
5–9
1,159
1,502
10–14
1,633
1,918
15–19
2,085
1,794
20–24
1,950
3,491
25–34
3,794
3,848
35–44
4,182
3,786
45–54
4,116
2,273
55–59
2,471
1,873
60–64
2,036
2,711
65–74
2,947
1,211
75–84
1,317
624
85+
678
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,959 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 46,941 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 9,488 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
29.6%
White
29.6%
Hispanic or Latino
14.4%
Other race
10%
Asian
9.7%
Two or more races
6.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 19,698 | 29.6% |
| White | 19,658 | 29.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,595 | 14.4% |
| Other race | 6,680 | 10% |
| Asian | 6,437 | 9.7% |
| Two or more races | 4,412 | 6.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.1% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.2% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.4% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
5.3%
$50k–$75k
12.0%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
26.3%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k+
19.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.2% |
| $200k+ | 19.3% |
| Median income | $114,938 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
13.6%
$300k–$500k
66.0%
$500k–$1M
16.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $404,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,879 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 65.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 28.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.5% |
| Electricity | 9.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,135 | 56.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 962 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,549 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,096 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,139 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,084 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 34.3% |
| Married | 55.3% | 46.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
24.5%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
27.5%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 522 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 651 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,301 | 32.1% |
| High school | 2,470 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 5,454 | 40.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Professional & management
11.8%
Retail trade
11.6%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Other services
5.2%
Construction
5.1%
Public administration
5.1%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.3% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.7% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.6% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 6.7% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 10.5% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.3 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
6.7%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
8.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 18.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,216 | 2.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.3% |
| Public insurance | 26.8% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54,466 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 7,990 | 14.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,160 | 5.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,453 | 6.3% |
| Other languages | 1,043 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,236 | 63.7% |
| Born in same state | 34,511 | 60.7% |
| Born in different state | 27,283 | 47.9% |
| Foreign born | 1,725 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 20,664 | 36.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 14,667 | 71.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,538 | 6.2% |
| Italian | 2,271 | 4% |
| French | 604 | 1.1% |
| English | 235 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 203 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 48 | 0.1% |
| German | 41 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 30 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.7% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07083
What part of Union is ZIP code 07083?
ZIP code 07083 covers a portion of Union, New Jersey, within Union County.
What county is ZIP code 07083 in?
ZIP code 07083 falls within Union County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07083?
The median home value in ZIP code 07083 is $404,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07083?
The median household income in ZIP code 07083 is $114,938, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 07083?
ZIP code 07083 has an estimated population of 56,900 residents, with a density of 6,521 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07083 in?
ZIP code 07083 observes the EST timezone.