Union City New Jersey Map

About Union City, New Jersey

Union City is a locality in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 66,463. The population density is 19912.5 people per km². Union City is located at 40.7795°N, 74.0238°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Union City rises from the undulating terrain of Hudson County, a dense urban tapestry stitched between the broader strokes of its metropolitan neighbors. Its character is a vibrant, multi-layered affair, a place where the hum of ceaseless activity is the prevailing soundtrack, punctuated by the distant sigh of traffic from the major arteries that define its edges. The land itself, once perhaps more forgiving, now bears the indelible marks of human endeavor, a landscape of tightly packed buildings and narrow streets that channel the city's energy into a potent, kinetic force. Even the sky above Union City seems to possess a unique quality, often a muted canvas reflecting the urban glow, yet capable of breathtaking clarity on crisp autumn afternoons when the air bites with a clean, invigorating chill. Historically, Union City’s story is one of relentless growth and transformation, a testament to the waves of immigrants who sought opportunity and built lives within its bounds. The city's economy, once deeply rooted in manufacturing and industrial pursuits, has evolved, now thriving on a diverse commercial base and the constant flow of commuter and service sector jobs. Its streets, particularly Bergenline Avenue, are a vibrant artery, a bustling thoroughfare that serves as the commercial and cultural heart of Union City, alive with the scents of diverse cuisines and the chatter of countless languages. This energetic core pulses with a distinct local rhythm, a daily ebb and flow that reflects the resilience and adaptability of its inhabitants, a community forged in the crucible of hard work and shared aspiration.

About This Union City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union City, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.779546, -74.023751. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Union City and Hudson County.

Detailed location data for Union City includes the ZIP code (07087), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Hudson County (Jersey City), and school district assignment (Union City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Union City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.