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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ07203

Union County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$509,929[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+7.8%
10-year / yr
+11.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+79.5%
vs metro
-30.1%
vs state
-10.5%
ZIP 07203 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 07203 in NJ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 07203 is worth $509,929 — 30.1% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,464 a month — a 5.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,464[2]
Gross yield
5.8%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$14,110[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Union County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
22,646[3]
Median household income
$92,762[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Union County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,953[5]
Moved in
15,002
Moved out
16,955

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
2
  • Abraham Clark High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Roselle Public School District

    918 students

  • Grace Wilday Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Roselle Public School District

    484 students

  • Leonard V Moore Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Roselle Public School District

    457 students

  • Washington Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–4 · Roselle Public School District

    358 students

  • Harrison Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–4 · Roselle Public School District

    310 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$29,565

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,578
Loan principal$407,944
Down payment$101,986
Total interest paid$520,310

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.70
Monthly cost to own$4,181
Monthly rent$2,464

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
86th percentile[1]
Rental yield
75th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 07203?
The typical home in 07203 is worth $509,929, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 07203?
Home values in 07203 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 7.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 07203?
A typical home in 07203 rents for about $2,464 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 07203?
The effective property tax rate in 07203 is 2.8% — roughly $14,110 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 07203?
ZIP code 07203 has a population of 22,646 and a median household income of $92,762.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Allenwood CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $511,164
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Union Beach, NJ

    Typical home
    $508,694
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Kean University CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $508,587
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Newark, NJ

    Typical home
    $512,442
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $512,484
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Kenvil CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $506,388
    Gross yield

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