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Elizabeth, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07201

Union County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,263
1,529/sq mi
$60,080
Median income
$467,500
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elizabeth pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,529
people per sq mi
20%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, with 26,263 residents across 17.2 square miles, a density of 1,529 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07201 reports a modest median household income of $60,080 (51% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $26,596. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.9%. On housing, the median home value is $467,500 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,530 per month, and 19.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 07201 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabeth, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07201.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07201, Elizabeth, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,263

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

1,529

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07201?

36.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

52.5%

Foreign-Born

White 22.7%
African American 18.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 66.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,080

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$26,596

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07201 ranks nationally

Elizabeth, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,080 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,404

Total Housing Units

9,583

Occupied Units

821

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 19.8%
Renter 80.2%

$467,500

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,530

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+36.3%

YoY Change (2022)

403

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+303%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07201 have increased 36.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +303% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -11.4% 198
2019 +20.1% 238
2020 -0.7% 236
2021 +25.2% 295
2022 +36.3% 403

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,033 business establishments in ZIP 07201, employing approximately 20,641 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,305,182,000.

1,033

Businesses

20,641

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 282 27.3%
Transportation and warehousing 136 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 122 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 104 10.1%
Construction 81 7.8%
Wholesale trade 59 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 52 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 3.3%
Manufacturing 33 3.2%
Finance and insurance 19 1.8%
Information 9 0.9%
Educational services 9 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07201 vs 07206 →

ZIP 07201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07201 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07201 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07206 Elizabethport, NJ 26,636 1.4 mi
07114 Newark, NJ 14,748 2.0 mi
10303 Staten Island, NY 26,337 2.8 mi
07208 Elizabeth, NJ 31,219 2.5 mi
07202 Elizabeth, NJ 40,849 2.5 mi
07102 Newark, NJ 12,579 4.4 mi
10311 Staten Island, NY 0 4.6 mi
07112 Newark, NJ 26,417 3.1 mi
07108 Newark, NJ 24,386 3.7 mi
07002 Bayonne, NJ 63,031 3.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

07083 standard
Union, NJ
Pop: 53,053
07060 standard
Plainfield, NJ
Pop: 44,998
07036 standard
Linden, NJ
Pop: 41,970
07202 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 40,849
07208 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 31,219
07090 standard
Westfield, NJ
Pop: 30,338

Related Areas

Union County Elizabeth, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07201 in? ▼
ZIP code 07201 (Elizabeth) is located in Union County, New Jersey. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07201? ▼
ZIP code 07201 in Elizabeth, NJ has a population of 26,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07201 is $60,080, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07201 is $467,500, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07201 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07201? ▼
ZIP code 07201 has 1,033 business establishments employing approximately 20,641 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07201 are: Retail trade (282), Transportation and warehousing (136), Other services (except public administration) (122). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07201 increased by 36.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 303%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07201? ▼
In ZIP code 07201, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07201 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07201? ▼
In ZIP code 07201, approximately 19.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07201 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.