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ZIP Code 07081

Union, New Jersey

FIPS 07081

Juniper

ZIP Code 07081 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$636,600

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.6

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,171

Median Age

44.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$636,600

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.08

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$2,188

Higher than 96%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

50.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.6

Higher than 57%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 07081: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 07081?
The median home value in ZIP Code 07081 is $636,600, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07081?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07081 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07081 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07081 cost about 4.08× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07081?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07081 is $2,188 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07081?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07081 have moved 51% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07081?
ZIP Code 07081 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 07081 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07081's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.6 (higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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