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ZIP 07083

Part of Union, NJ
Pop. 58,170·Union County·114th most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,542/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$577
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ZIP 07083 · $2,542
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,180
2 BR
$2,640
3 BR
$3,310
4 BR+
$3,760
Research median
$2,640/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,504/yr
At $2,542/mo median
Location
CityUnion
StateNJ
CountyUnion County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.5% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07083 (Union, NJ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,170
Median income
$121,887
Median age
41.4
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
19.1%
22.1%
27.9%
14.8%
16.1%
Under 1819.1%
18–3422.1%
35–5427.9%
55–6414.8%
65+16.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
29.3%
36.4%
19.3%
White29.3%
Black36.4%
Hispanic19.3%
Asian10.7%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
22.7%
25%
41.3%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma22.7%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+41.3%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07083 in Union, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,578 → $121,887
up 15.4%
Population
56,903 → 58,170
up 2.2%
Renter share
24.4% → 27.3%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
40.7% → 41.3%
+0.6 pts
Median age
42.4 → 41.4
-1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $121,887 today, compared with $105,578 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 56,903 residents to roughly 58,170. Renters now make up 27.3% of households, compared with 24.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 07083 covers Union, NJ. The median rent here is $2,542/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($121,887/yr), ZIP 07083 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07083?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07083 (Union, NJ) is $2,542. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07083 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07083's median rent of $2,542/mo is $577 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 07083 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07083 falls in the middle range for New Jersey, ranking #114 out of 212 ZIPs at $2,542/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07083?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,542/mo in ZIP 07083. The local median household income is $121,887/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07083?

Rent in ZIP 07083 has decreased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 07083 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07083 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,542/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($121,887/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07083 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 07083 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of ZIP 07083 households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 07083 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 07083 compare to the rest of Union?

ZIP 07083 is pricier than Union as a whole. At $2,542/mo, it's $24 above the Union citywide median of $2,518/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07083 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07083 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,542/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 07083's median household income ($121,887/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07083 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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