ZIP Code 07083, New Jersey
ZIP Code 07083 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 07083 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Union County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 58,170. The land area covers 8.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,170 | ±836 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 20,278 | ±653 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 20,972 | ±647 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,278 | ±653 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 694 | ±243 |
| Median Home Value | $455,300 | ±$8,381 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,060 | ±$101 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $121,887 | ±$6,855 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,346 | ±$2,189 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,803 | ±774 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 32,090 | ±967 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 594,160 (2024)
ID: 194928
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK OF THE BOARD
10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLZ, ELIZABETH NJ 07207-3451
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | AVENEL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEWARK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSELLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GARFIELD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ELIZABETH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Passaic, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Healthcare Training Institute
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College | 0.1 mi away | 1969 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083 |
9088517711110
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UNION FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 1980 MORRIS AVENUE, UNION, NJ, 07083 |
(201) 686-0420
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Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
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College | 0.3 mi away | 2035 Vauxhall Road, Union, NJ, 07083-3618 |
9085870502
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VAUXHALL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 123 HILTON AVENUE, VAUXHALL, NJ, 07088 |
(201) 688-1078
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
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College Vocational | 0.8 mi away | 2299 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ, 07083 |
908964780040500
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KENILWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 548 BOULEVARD, KENILWORTH, NJ, 07033 |
(201) 276-2451
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Pro Beauty Academy (The) - Kenilworth
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College | 1.4 mi away | 656 North Michigan Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033 | — |
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HILTON BRANCH
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 1688 SPRINGFIELD AVE., MAPLEWOOD, NJ, 07040 |
(201) 762-1688
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Empire Beauty School-Union
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College Vocational | 1.8 mi away | 1126 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083 |
8009204593
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ROSELLE PARK VETERAN`S MEM. LIB.
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 404 CHESTNUT STREET, ROSELLE PARK, NJ, 07204 |
(201) 245-2456
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CRANFORD, NJ US, located 3.5 miles from ZCTA5 07083. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.2° | 25.1° | 32.6° | 3.73" | 7.0" |
| February | 43.0° | 26.8° | 34.9° | 3.26" | 8.2" |
| March | 50.7° | 33.2° | 41.9° | 4.39" | 5.0" |
| April | 62.5° | 42.7° | 52.6° | 4.05" | 0.3" |
| May | 71.9° | 52.5° | 62.2° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 62.4° | 71.6° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 67.6° | 76.7° | 5.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.3° | 66.1° | 75.2° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 59.2° | 68.1° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 46.7° | 56.1° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.0° | 37.5° | 46.2° | 3.63" | 0.1" |
| December | 44.8° | 30.5° | 37.6° | 4.48" | 5.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union CDP | CDP | 0.1 mi | — |
| Connecticut Farms CDP | CDP | 0.2 mi | — |
| Kenilworth borough | Borough | 1.6 mi | — |
| Vauxhall CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Roselle Park borough | Borough | 2.1 mi | — |
| Kean University CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 07083. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.