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U.S. ZIP Code · NJ07206

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

Typical home value

$495,652[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+12.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+74.5%
vs metro
-32.1%
vs state
-13.0%
ZIP 07206 location in NJ
Location of ZIP 07206 in NJ

Price history

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

The typical home in 07206 is worth $495,652 — 32.1% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,328 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,328[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$11,175[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
31,930[3]
Median household income
$68,420[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
9
Elementary
7
Middle
1
High
0
  • Terence C. Reilly School No 7

    Middle · Grades 2–8 · Elizabeth Public Schools

    1,147 students

  • Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Elizabeth Public Schools

    912 students

  • Jerome Dunn Academy No 9

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Elizabeth Public Schools

    866 students

  • Sonia Sotomayor School No 25

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Elizabeth Public Schools

    595 students

  • George Washington Academy School No. 1

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Elizabeth Public Schools

    531 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 yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$27,940

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$2,506
Loan principal$396,521
Down payment$99,130
Total interest paid$505,741

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 ratio1.65
Monthly cost to own$3,849
Monthly rent$2,328

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
89th percentile[1]
Rental yield
72nd percentile[2]
Property tax
89th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 07206?
The typical home in 07206 is worth $495,652, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 07206?
Home values in 07206 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 07206?
A typical home in 07206 rents for about $2,328 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 07206?
The effective property tax rate in 07206 is 2.3% — roughly $11,175 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 07206?
ZIP code 07206 has a population of 31,930 and a median household income of $68,420.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Newark, NJ

    Typical home
    $495,469
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Barnegat CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $495,875
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Plainfield, NJ

    Typical home
    $496,042
    Gross yield
  • Forked River CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $494,982
    Gross yield
  • Wanaque, NJ

    Typical home
    $494,774
    Gross yield
  • Roosevelt, NJ

    Typical home
    $496,607
    Gross yield

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