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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
$65,511
Median income
$459,200
Median home value
22.5%
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.

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $33,812. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. Median home value sits at $459,200 (11% below the state average), median rent at $1,400 a month, and owner-occupancy at 28.0%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 07208 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 07208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabeth, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07208.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 07208?

37.9

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

51.7%

Foreign-Born

White 31.5%
African American 17.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%

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

$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

$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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,774

Total Housing Units

11,779

Occupied Units

995

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.0%
Renter 72.0%

$459,200

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07208 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 07208 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 07208 ranks #8 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
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

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
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 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.

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