Elizabeth, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07202
Union County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,849
- 6,809/sq mi High-density area
- $71,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $432,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.0%
- 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 suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,809
- people per sq mi
- 28%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07202 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07202 (Elizabeth, NJ) rose +24.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.1 in 2023 to 362.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07202 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, with 40,849 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 6,809 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07202 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,250 (42% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,881. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $432,100 (16% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,565; owner occupancy is 28.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, 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 07202 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 07202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabeth, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07202.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
68 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 07202, 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
40,849
Population
6.0
Area (sq mi)
6,809
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07202?
36.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
51.2%
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?
$71,250
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$29,881
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07202 ranks nationally
Elizabeth, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,250 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,926housing units
15,926
Total Housing Units
15,451
Occupied Units
475
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,100
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,565
Median Rent
1956
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
+24.9%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07202 have increased 24.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +13.2% | 208 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 239 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 264 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 290 |
| 2024 | +24.9% | 362 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 609 business establishments in ZIP 07202, employing approximately 5,457 people with a combined annual payroll of $290,795,000.
609
Businesses
5,457
Employees
$290.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 100 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 81 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 68 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.0% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 07202 vs 07208 →
ZIP 07202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07036
Linden (07036)
41,970 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
- 07008
Carteret (07008)
22,844 residents
- 07205
Hillside (07205)
21,398 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07202 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07204
Roselle Park (07204)
$109,679 median income
- 07205
Hillside (07205)
$99,528 median income
- 07008
Carteret (07008)
$97,021 median income
- 07203
Roselle (07203)
$92,762 median income
- 07036
Linden (07036)
$91,882 median income
- 10303
Staten Island (10303)
$83,947 median income
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
$71,250 median income
- 07206
Elizabethport (07206)
$68,420 median income
- 07208
Elizabeth (07208)
$65,511 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07202 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07208 | Elizabeth, NJ | 31,219 | 1.6 mi |
| 07206 | Elizabethport, NJ | 26,636 | 1.7 mi |
| 07203 | Roselle, NJ | 21,085 | 2.3 mi |
| 07036 | Linden, NJ | 41,970 | 2.2 mi |
| 07205 | Hillside, NJ | 21,398 | 3.1 mi |
| 07201 | Elizabeth, NJ | 26,263 | 2.5 mi |
| 07204 | Roselle Park, NJ | 13,297 | 2.8 mi |
| 07112 | Newark, NJ | 26,417 | 3.9 mi |
| 10303 | Staten Island, NY | 26,337 | 2.8 mi |
| 07008 | Carteret, NJ | 22,844 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07202, 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 (40,849 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 07202 in?
ZIP code 07202 (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 07202?
ZIP code 07202 in Elizabeth, NJ has a population of 40,849 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07202?
The median household income in ZIP 07202 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07202?
The median home value in ZIP 07202 is $432,100, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07202 is Two or More Ethnicities at 22.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 70.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07202?
ZIP code 07202 has 609 business establishments employing approximately 5,457 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07202 are: Retail trade (100), Accommodation and food services (83), Construction (81). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07202 increased by 24.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 07202?
In ZIP code 07202, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 07202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07202 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07202?
In ZIP code 07202, approximately 28.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07202 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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