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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
$71,250
Median income
$432,100
Median home value
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $29,881. Poverty here runs at 13.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $432,100 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,565 monthly, and 28.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 07202 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 07202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabeth, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07202.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07202?

36.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

51.2%

Foreign-Born

White 16.9%
African American 12.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%

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

$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

$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 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

15,926

Total Housing Units

15,451

Occupied Units

475

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.2%
Renter 71.8%

$432,100

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07202 ranks #2 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 07202 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 07202 ranks #7 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
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

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
07208 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 31,219
07090 standard
Westfield, NJ
Pop: 30,338
07065 standard
Rahway, NJ
Pop: 27,346

Related Areas

Union County Elizabeth, NJ New Jersey

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.

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