Elizabethport, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07206
Union County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,636
- 6,436/sq mi High-density area
- $68,420
- Median income Near-median income area
- $452,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 9.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elizabethport pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,436
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07206 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 07206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabethport, Union County, New Jersey, with 26,636 residents across 4.1 square miles, a density of 6,436 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07206 reports a modest median household income of $68,420 (44% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,955. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $452,600 (12% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,645; 24.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 07206 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 07206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabethport, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07206.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
69 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
32 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 07206, Elizabethport, 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
26,636
Population
4.1
Area (sq mi)
6,436
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07206?
31.2
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
51.3%
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?
$68,420
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$24,955
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07206 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Elizabethport, 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)
$68,420 10th percentile higher than 10% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Jersey 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
9,872housing units
9,872
Total Housing Units
9,308
Occupied Units
564
Vacant Units
3.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$452,600
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,645
Median Rent
1959
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
+14.0%
YoY Change (2024)
436
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+336%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07206 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +336% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.0% | 193 |
| 2020 | +12.6% | 217 |
| 2021 | +27.6% | 277 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 315 |
| 2024 | – | 436 |
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 374 business establishments in ZIP 07206, employing approximately 5,088 people with a combined annual payroll of $300,537,000.
374
Businesses
5,088
Employees
$300.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 69 | 18.4% |
| Construction | 60 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 3.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
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 07206 vs 07201 →
ZIP 07206 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10314
Staten Island (10314)
85,510 residents
- 07036
Linden (07036)
41,970 residents
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
40,849 residents
- 07208 31,219
Elizabeth (07208)
31,219 residents
- 07206 26,636
Elizabethport (07206)
26,636 residents
- 10303 26,337
Staten Island (10303)
26,337 residents
- 07201 26,263
Elizabeth (07201)
26,263 residents
- 07203 21,085
Roselle (07203)
21,085 residents
- 10302 19,088
Staten Island (10302)
19,088 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07206 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07206 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10314
Staten Island (10314)
$104,613 median income
- 07203
Roselle (07203)
$92,762 median income
- 07036
Linden (07036)
$91,882 median income
- 10303
Staten Island (10303)
$83,947 median income
- 10302
Staten Island (10302)
$78,263 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07206 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07201 | Elizabeth, NJ | 26,263 | 1.4 mi |
| 07202 | Elizabeth, NJ | 40,849 | 1.7 mi |
| 10303 | Staten Island, NY | 26,337 | 1.6 mi |
| 10311 | Staten Island, NY | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| 07208 | Elizabeth, NJ | 31,219 | 2.6 mi |
| 10302 | Staten Island, NY | 19,088 | 2.9 mi |
| 07114 | Newark, NJ | 14,748 | 3.5 mi |
| 10314 | Staten Island, NY | 85,510 | 3.8 mi |
| 07203 | Roselle, NJ | 21,085 | 4.0 mi |
| 07036 | Linden, NJ | 41,970 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07206, 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 (26,636 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 07206 in?
ZIP code 07206 (Elizabethport) 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 07206?
ZIP code 07206 in Elizabethport, NJ has a population of 26,636 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07206?
The median household income in ZIP 07206 is $68,420, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07206?
The median home value in ZIP 07206 is $452,600, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07206 is African American at 18.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07206?
ZIP code 07206 has 374 business establishments employing approximately 5,088 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07206 are: Transportation and warehousing (69), Construction (60), Retail trade (57). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07206?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07206 increased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 336%. 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 07206?
In ZIP code 07206, 45.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 07206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07206 is 25.0 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 07206?
In ZIP code 07206, approximately 24.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07206 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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