PlainZIP

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
$68,420
Median income
$452,600
Median home value
9.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $24,955. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Median home value sits at $452,600 (12% below the state average), median rent at $1,645 a month, and owner-occupancy at 24.1%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07206, plus 6 more within Union County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 07206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabethport, NJ

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 07206 ranks nationally

Elizabethport, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,420 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07206 ranks #5 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 07206 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 07206 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
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

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
07202 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 40,849
07208 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 31,219
07090 standard
Westfield, NJ
Pop: 30,338

Related Areas

Union County Elizabethport, NJ New Jersey

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.

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