ZIP Code · NJ

ZIP 07083

Part of Union, NJ

Pop. 58,170·Union County·92nd most expensive ZIP in New Jersey

Median rent (all units)

$2,586/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$654

Reported rents

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ZIP 07083 · $2,586

More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 07083 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of New Jersey

Rent in ZIP 07083 changed +5.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($121,887) is $3,047 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,640); a 3-bedroom is $3,310.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 07208, 3 miles away, rents for 20% less ($2,080/mo), about $6,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 07083. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$31,032/yr

At $2,586/mo median

Location

CityUnion

StateNJ

CountyUnion County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +0.9% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,010 → $2,586

up 28.7%

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

The median rent in ZIP 07083 in Union, NJ stood at $2,010 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,586, reflecting a 28.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $121,887 today, compared with $105,578 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 07083 covers Union, NJ. The median rent here is $2,586/mo as of October 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 increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $103,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,586/mo in ZIP 07083. The local median household income is $121,887/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07083?

Rent in ZIP 07083 has risen 5.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

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

ZIP 07083 is in the middle among New Jersey ZIP codes for rent, ranking #92 of 209 at $2,586/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 07083 changed +5.3%, against a typical +2.8% across the 149 New Jersey ZIP codes Zillow tracks.