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ZIP Code 07036

Union, New Jersey

FIPS 07036

Juniper

ZIP Code 07036 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$417,900

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

32.7

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

45,671

Median Age

40.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$417,900

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.55

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$1,668

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-35%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

111

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

32.7

Lower than 83%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.04

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 07036: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07036?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07036 is $417,900, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07036?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07036 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07036 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07036 cost about 4.55× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07036?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07036 is $1,668 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07036?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07036 have moved 71% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07036?
ZIP Code 07036 averages 54.7°F year-round, summer highs near 83.7°F, winter lows around 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07036 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07036's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.7 (lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →