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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ07205

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

Typical home value

$508,587[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+9.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+79.0%
vs metro
-30.3%
vs state
-10.7%
ZIP 07205 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 07205 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 07205 is worth $508,587 — 30.3% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,283 a month — a 7.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$3,283[2]
Gross yield
7.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$13,121[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
22,349[3]
Median household income
$99,528[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
7
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
1
  • Hillside High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hillside Public School District

    927 students

  • Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Hillside Public School District

    664 students

  • Ola Edwards Community School

    Elementary · Grades 2–6 · Hillside Public School District

    394 students

  • Hurden Looker School

    Elementary · Grades 2–6 · Hillside Public School District

    393 students

  • Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Hillside Public School District

    309 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 yield7.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$39,398

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$2,572
Loan principal$406,869
Down payment$101,717
Total interest paid$518,939

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 ratio1.25
Monthly cost to own$4,089
Monthly rent$3,283

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
71st percentile[1]
Rental yield
96th percentile[2]
Property tax
98th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 07205?
The typical home in 07205 is worth $508,587, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 07205?
Home values in 07205 are down 1.0% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 07205?
A typical home in 07205 rents for about $3,283 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 07205?
The effective property tax rate in 07205 is 2.6% — roughly $13,121 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 07205?
ZIP code 07205 has a population of 22,349 and a median household income of $99,528.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Union Beach, NJ

    Typical home
    $508,694
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Roselle, NJ

    Typical home
    $509,929
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Kenvil CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $506,388
    Gross yield
  • Allenwood CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $511,164
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $505,935
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Newark, NJ

    Typical home
    $512,442
    Gross yield
    4.6%

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