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Union City New Jersey Map

Explore Union City, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Union City, New Jersey

How to Use This Union City, New Jersey Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Union City, New Jersey. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Jersey or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Union City.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Union City
State	New Jersey (NJ)
County	Hudson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.767425
Longitude	-74.032279
Population	68,589
Density	20576.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	07087
Area Code	201, 551
County Seat	Jersey City
School District	Union City School District

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About Union City, New Jersey

Union City is a locality in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 68,589. The population density is 20576.8 people per km². Union City is located at 40.7674°N, 74.0323°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Union City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 07087.

Union City rises from the dense, vertical landscape of northern New Jersey, a place where the architecture clings to the steep incline of the Palisades. The terrain here is defined by a rigorous, urban intensity, far removed from the quietude of open country, yet it maintains a distinct physical character shaped by its elevation above the surrounding lowlands. To the west, the distant silhouette of the First Watchung Mountain creates a serrated edge against the evening sky, while the local geography is punctuated by the presence of the Hackensack Reservoir Number Two and the nearby path of Cromakill Creek. Though five miles from the open coastline, the air in Union City often carries the faint, salt-tinged weight of the breeze moving inland from Bushwick Inlet, a reminder of the proximity to the tidal rhythms of the region.

Founding narratives of Union City are rooted in the consolidation of diverse immigrant communities that merged to form a singular, resilient identity. The area evolved from small, disparate settlements into a cohesive municipality, driven by the industrious spirit of those who sought opportunity in the shadow of the great metropolitan centers. Over generations, Union City became a waypoint for those arriving from across the globe, each wave of arrivals leaving a sediment of language, cuisine, and custom that hardened into the bedrock of the present day. This historical layering has left the streets with a sense of purposeful endurance, where the brick facades of older buildings stand as silent witnesses to the steady, rhythmic transformation of the neighborhood.

Economic life in Union City remains tethered to the pulse of the regional transit network, facilitating a workforce that moves with the tides of the broader metropolitan market. While the local landscape is heavily developed, the infrastructure serves a dense population that sustains a vibrant array of small businesses, retail corridors, and service industries. Educational needs are met by a network of public and private institutions that prepare the next generation to navigate a changing economy, though the town itself functions less as a hub of heavy manufacturing and more as a high-density anchor for regional commerce. The daily movement of people through these streets creates a kinetic energy that defines the local economy, a process supported by the essential maintenance of roads and utilities that keep this vertical city functioning through every season.

Cultural life in Union City is a vivid reflection of its demographics, marked by a passionate devotion to community festivals and a social atmosphere that spills out onto the sidewalks. Residents often gather at the 44th Street Playground to mark the changing of the seasons, while the local calendar is punctuated by celebrations that honor the diverse heritage of the populace. While the town does not house professional sports stadiums, the fervor for athletics remains a constant, with neighborhood leagues and school teams fostering a deep, localized pride. The spirit of the place is perhaps best captured by the way light hits the crowded avenues at dusk, turning the gray stone and brick into a warm, glowing canyon that feels entirely singular. Famous individuals who have walked these streets, such as the actor Bobby Cannavale, carry with them a trace of the grit and ambition that Union City instills in its own, reflecting a culture that values hard work and the shared experience of a life lived in close quarters.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Celia Cruz (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 024° NE
William Tylee Ranney (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 192° S
Harborside Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 159° S
Alexander Hamilton (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 077° E
West Street Playground (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 213° SW
Southwest Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 187° S
Weehawken Memorial World War (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 069° E
NW Resiliency Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 187° S
Hoboken Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 160° S
Monroe Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.4 mi, 192° S
Hudson River Park (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 127° SE
Hudson Yards Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 1.6 mi, 120° SE
Frank Sinatra's Birthplace (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 191° S
Royal Caribbean/Norweigan Cruise Pier (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 093° E
Kenneth C. Griffen Theater (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 122° SE
The McCourt (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 122° SE
Prince Street Gallery (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 127° SE
Bowery Gallery (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 127° SE
Blue Mountain Gallery (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 128° SE
Gagosian (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 132° SE
National Academy of Design (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 128° SE
Hoboken Fire Department Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 178° S
Irish Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 091° E
Sawmill Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 267° W
Liberty State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 3.8 mi, 183° S
Statue of Liberty National Monument (National Monument) — 4.6 mi, 185° S · 69 acres
Governors Island National Monument (National Monument) — 5.2 mi, 173° S · 22 acres
Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 186° S · 47k acres

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