Housing data for Union Beach Borough, NJ
Union Beach Borough, NJ has an estimated 5,707 residents and 2,335 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a borough in Monmouth County.
18.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,567 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+5.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 5,707 (±22)
- Housing units
- 2,335 (±157)
- Households that rent
- 18.2%
- Median gross rent
- $2,567
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +5.9%
What stands out in Union Beach Borough
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.0% (±3.3 points) in Union Beach Borough, lower than in Monmouth County (16.9%).
Working from home: 6.5% (±4.5 points) in Union Beach Borough, lower than in Monmouth County (18.9%).
Median gross rent: $2,567 (±$708) in Union Beach Borough, higher than in Monmouth County ($1,827).
Households without a vehicle: 0.0% (±2.0 points) in Union Beach Borough, lower than in Monmouth County (6.4%).
- Types of homes in Union Beach Borough
- Commute and cars in Union Beach Borough
- Median rent in Union Beach Borough
Housing in Union Beach Borough at a glance
- Median rent: $2,567 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $2,621 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 80.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 18.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $119,250 median household income
- Home values: $460,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,363 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $9,573 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 76.1% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 70.4% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 89.1% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 31.9 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 18 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +5.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 21.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Fair Market Rent: $2,150 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 07735)
Union Beach Borough against Monmouth County, its state and the nation
| Union Beach Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,707 (±22) | 645,353 (exact) | 9,343,809 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,335 (±157) | 270,415 (±215) | 3,791,354 (±469) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 18.2% (±8.6 points) | 24.4% (±0.6 points) | 36.2% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,567 (±$708) | $1,827 (±$30) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $119,250 (±$14,204) | $124,845 (±$2,115) | $103,556 (±$513) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $460,900 (±$20,530) | $606,100 (±$5,540) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $9,573 (±$925) | $10,000 or more | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 70.4% (±17.6 points) | 57.1% (±1.1 points) | 62.8% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.9 minutes (±4.5) | 32.1 minutes (±0.4) | 30.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 91.5% (±5.1 points) | 93.7% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 42.0 years (±3.5) | 43.2 years (±0.2) | 40.1 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Union Beach Borough covers 1.8 square miles of land, about 3,203 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Union Beach Borough has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,390 (±20) | 5,707 (±22) | +5.9% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 2,193 (±194) | 2,335 (±157) | +6.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,698 (±$230) | $2,567 (±$708) | +51.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $268,500 (±$15,922) | $460,900 (±$20,530) | +71.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $87,571 (±$15,966) | $119,250 (±$14,204) | +36.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,160 (±$146) | $2,363 (±$110) | +9.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,765 (±$374) | $9,573 (±$925) | +41.5% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 6.9% (±4.6 points) | 18.2% (±8.6 points) | +11.3 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±23.3 points) | 0.0% (±10.6 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Union Beach Borough
In 2023, the Union Beach Police Department reported 18 violent and 88 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
ZIP codes in Union Beach Borough
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07735 | 31% | 19,159 | $1,668 | $406,000 | $97,536 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Union Beach Borough
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keansburg Borough | 0.8 mi | $1,679 | $311,800 | 51.0% |
| Hazlet Township | 1.5 mi | $1,400 | $465,900 | 11.1% |
| Keyport Borough | 1.9 mi | $1,458 | $417,100 | 49.8% |
| Cliffwood Beach | 2.5 mi | — | $365,600 | 6.8% |
| North Middletown | 2.8 mi | $2,186 | $357,100 | 25.2% |
| Aberdeen Township | 3.1 mi | $1,943 | $448,200 | 27.5% |
| Port Monmouth | 3.8 mi | $1,156 | $451,300 | 22.6% |
| Strathmore | 4.1 mi | $1,592 | $539,500 | 12.6% |
Places in New Jersey most like Union Beach Borough
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Haledon Borough | $2,369 | $547,600 | $125,313 | 6.3% |
| Roosevelt Borough | $2,507 | $364,900 | $110,000 | 21.3% |
| Beachwood Borough | $2,335 | $352,600 | $106,858 | 7.5% |
| Colonia | $2,047 | $493,100 | $122,713 | 11.1% |
| South Plainfield Borough | $2,107 | $470,900 | $130,239 | 14.1% |
| Succasunna | $2,516 | $529,100 | $161,712 | 5.6% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across New Jersey.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Union Beach Borough, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,671 | $1,847 | $2,283 | $2,927 | $3,241 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Union Beach Borough, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,550 | $49,250 | $76,000 |
| 2 people | $33,800 | $56,250 | $86,850 |
| 3 people | $38,000 | $63,300 | $97,700 |
| 4 people | $42,200 | $70,300 | $108,550 |
| 5 people | $45,600 | $75,950 | $117,250 |
| 6 people | $49,000 | $81,550 | $125,950 |
| 7 people | $52,350 | $87,200 | $134,650 |
| 8 people | $55,750 | $92,800 | $143,300 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Monmouth-Ocean, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $140,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Union Beach Borough
What is the average rent in Union Beach Borough, NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Union Beach Borough is $2,567 (±$708) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Union Beach Borough?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Union Beach Borough, NJ is $2,621 (±$450) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Union Beach Borough?
Union Beach Borough has an estimated 402 (±201) renting households, 18.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Union Beach Borough?
The median household income in Union Beach Borough is $119,250 (±$14,204) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Union Beach Borough, NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $460,900 (±$20,530) for owner-occupied homes in Union Beach Borough (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Union Beach Borough?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Union Beach Borough, NJ is $2,363 (±$110) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Union Beach Borough growing?
In Union Beach Borough, the number of residents went from 5,390 in 2015–2019 to 5,707 in 2020–2024 (+5.9%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Union Beach Borough?
The ZIP code that covers Union Beach Borough is 07735.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 07735?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07735 is $1,668 (±$172) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Beach borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Beach borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Beach borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Beach borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Beach borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Beach borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Beach borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Monmouth-Ocean, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Monmouth-Ocean, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Union Beach Police Department (ORI NJ0135000)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Union Beach borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey (county subdivision:74540, in state:34 county:025).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .