Elizabeth, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07208
Union County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,219
- 6,795/sq mi High-density area
- $65,511
- Median income Near-median income area
- $459,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,795
- people per sq mi
- 28%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07208 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 07208 (Elizabeth, NJ) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.1 in 2023 to 305.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07208 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, with 31,219 residents across 4.6 square miles, a density of 6,795 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07208 reports a modest median household income of $65,511 (46% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,812. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $459,200 (11% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,400; 28.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 07208 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 07208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabeth, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07208.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Construction
Construction
55 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 07208, 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
31,219
Population
4.6
Area (sq mi)
6,795
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07208?
37.9
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
51.7%
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?
$65,511
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$33,812
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07208 ranks nationally
Elizabeth, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$65,511 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
12,774housing units
12,774
Total Housing Units
11,779
Occupied Units
995
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$459,200
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,400
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07208 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 196 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 224 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 250 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 280 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 305 |
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 504 business establishments in ZIP 07208, employing approximately 4,279 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,960,000.
504
Businesses
4,279
Employees
$180.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 55 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.6% |
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 07208 vs 07205 →
ZIP 07208 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07111
Irvington (07111)
53,942 residents
- 07083
Union (07083)
53,053 residents
- 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
- 07201
Elizabeth (07201)
26,263 residents
- 07205 21,398
Hillside (07205)
21,398 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07208 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07083
Union (07083)
$121,887 median income
- 07204
Roselle Park (07204)
$109,679 median income
- 07205
Hillside (07205)
$99,528 median income
- 07203
Roselle (07203)
$92,762 median income
- 07036
Linden (07036)
$91,882 median income
- 07202
Elizabeth (07202)
$71,250 median income
- 07206
Elizabethport (07206)
$68,420 median income
- 07208
Elizabeth (07208)
$65,511 median income
- 07111
Irvington (07111)
$61,609 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07208 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07205 | Hillside, NJ | 21,398 | 1.5 mi |
| 07202 | Elizabeth, NJ | 40,849 | 1.6 mi |
| 07204 | Roselle Park, NJ | 13,297 | 2.3 mi |
| 07112 | Newark, NJ | 26,417 | 2.6 mi |
| 07201 | Elizabeth, NJ | 26,263 | 2.5 mi |
| 07203 | Roselle, NJ | 21,085 | 2.4 mi |
| 07111 | Irvington, NJ | 53,942 | 3.5 mi |
| 07036 | Linden, NJ | 41,970 | 3.5 mi |
| 07206 | Elizabethport, NJ | 26,636 | 2.6 mi |
| 07083 | Union, NJ | 53,053 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07208, 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 (31,219 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 07208 in?
ZIP code 07208 (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 07208?
ZIP code 07208 in Elizabeth, NJ has a population of 31,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07208?
The median household income in ZIP 07208 is $65,511, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07208?
The median home value in ZIP 07208 is $459,200, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07208 is White at 31.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07208?
ZIP code 07208 has 504 business establishments employing approximately 4,279 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07208 are: Health care and social assistance (73), Accommodation and food services (61), Other services (except public administration) (59). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07208?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07208 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 07208?
In ZIP code 07208, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 07208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07208 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07208?
In ZIP code 07208, approximately 28.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07208 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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