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 High-density area
- $60,080
- Median income Below-median income area
- $467,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,596. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Median home value is $467,500 (9% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,530; 19.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 07201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
282 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
136 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 104
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Construction 81
Construction
81 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 07201?
36.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
52.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$26,596
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07201 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Elizabeth, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,080 5th percentile higher than 5% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,404housing units
10,404
Total Housing Units
9,583
Occupied Units
821
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$467,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07002
Bayonne (07002)
63,031 residents
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
40,849 residents
- 07208
Elizabeth (07208)
31,219 residents
- 07206
Elizabethport (07206)
26,636 residents
- 07112
Newark (07112)
26,417 residents
- 10303
Staten Island (10303)
26,337 residents
- 07201
Elizabeth (07201)
26,263 residents
- 07108 24,386
Newark (07108)
24,386 residents
- 07114 14,748
Newark (07114)
14,748 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07201 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10303
Staten Island (10303)
$83,947 median income
- 07002
Bayonne (07002)
$83,887 median income
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
$71,250 median income
- 07206
Elizabethport (07206)
$68,420 median income
- 07208
Elizabeth (07208)
$65,511 median income
- 07201
Elizabeth (07201)
$60,080 median income
- 07112
Newark (07112)
$58,200 median income
- 07102
Newark (07102)
$38,864 median income
- 07108
Newark (07108)
$36,200 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07201, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,263 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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