ZIP Code 07206

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Elizabethport · Union County · New Jersey

Population
26,636

6,436/sq mi

Median income
$68,420

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$452,600

▲ 63% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.4%

Median age 31.2

Land area
4.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 07206 in Elizabethport, New Jersey has a population of 26,636. The median household income is $68,420, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $452,600, 63% above the US average. 9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07206 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.1 square miles in Elizabethport, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 26,636 residents, producing a population density of 6,436 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07206 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07206 sits at $68,420 (44% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $24,955. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $452,600 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,645 per month, and 24.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07206 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07206 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07206.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,636

Population

4.1

Area (sq mi)

6,436

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07206?

31.2

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

51.3%

Foreign-Born

White 11.7%
African American 18.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%

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?

$68,420

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$24,955

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,872

Total Housing Units

9,308

Occupied Units

564

Vacant Units

3.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.1%
Renter 75.9%

$452,600

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,645

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Elizabethport, NJ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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