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Union, NJ

Census-designated place in Union County, New Jersey.

Population

2,774

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

10,877

ZIP codes

0

Union and its ZIP codes

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Union at a glance

  • Union is about 8.6 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $182,730 a year, 76% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $510,800 (12% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,807 a month.

Local data for Union, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Union, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$182,730

Poverty rate

10.6%

Median home value

$510,800

Median rent

$1,807/mo

Homeownership

69.7%

Bachelor's or higher

36.2%

Median age

44.7

Average commute

30.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (412), Haitian Americans (306), Filipino Americans (274).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Union.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$85,755

231,428 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$85,152

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.7B

FY 2026, $4,637 per person

Union County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Union, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.2%
  • Carpooled12.5%
  • Public transit9.4%
  • Walked4.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.2%

Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Union, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

563

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

3,566

2.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 25°F

50.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Union, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.2%

U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

11.4%

U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.6%

U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts

Cities near Union

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Connecticut FarmsCensus-designated place0.3 mi0.1
VauxhallCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.6
KenilworthBorough1.7 mi2.1
Roselle ParkBorough2.2 mi1.2
Kean UniversityCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.3
SpringfieldCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.4
RoselleBorough3.2 mi2.6
CranfordCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.3
GarwoodBorough4.3 mi0.7
ElizabethCity4.4 mi12.3
Short HillsCensus-designated place4.6 mi5.3
MountainsideBorough4.7 mi4
SummitCity5 mi6
NewarkCity5.1 mi24.1
WestfieldTown5.2 mi6.7
LindenCity5.4 mi10.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Union, NJ in?
Union is in Union County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Union, NJ?
About 2,774 people live in Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Union?
Nearby places include Connecticut Farms (0.3 mi), Vauxhall (1.7 mi), Kenilworth (1.7 mi), Roselle Park (2.2 mi), Kean University (2.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023