07201 ZIP Code
Elizabeth, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07201 |
| City/Town: | Elizabeth |
| County: | Union |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,996 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,377 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,156 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,600 |
| Median Home Value: | $363,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.4 sq miles
16.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6713, -74.1774 |
Population Information (07201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,996 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,659 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,337 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,233 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,357 | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,001 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,438 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,485 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,031 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,835 | 17.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,511 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,976 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,431 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,735 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 792 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 171 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $363,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,414 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,600 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,545 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,055 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,157 | 22.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,388 | 77.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,482 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,413 | 13.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,912 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,999 | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,178 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,161 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,131 | 11.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 688 | 3.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 76.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,377 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,641 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,672 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,156 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,732 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,653 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,079 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,422 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,646 | 85.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,282 | 9.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 707 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,650 | 34.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,434 | 23.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 177 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 391 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,746 | 24.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,598 | 16.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,664 | 38.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 17,620 | 62.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 350 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,310 | 8.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1,246 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 13,714 | 49.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 362 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 762 | 8.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 657 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 939 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,280 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,117 | 22.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,297 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,156 | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 520 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 455 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,303 | 53.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,221 | 16.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,553 | 11.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 715 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 427 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 621 | 4.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 166 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,685 | 12.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,195 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 665 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,503 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,275 | 16.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 93 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 216 | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,570 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,117 | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,123 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 742 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 303 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,433 | 76.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,392 | 37.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,201 | 43.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,454 | 23.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,056 | 84.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,201 | 23.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 999 | 10.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 712 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 254 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,898 | 19.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 757 | 7.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 725 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,846 | 36.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,503 | 23.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 644 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 789 | 7.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,309 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 27 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 607 | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,514 | 14.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 527 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 587 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 986 | 9.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 856 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,011 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,573 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,908 | 27.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 607 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,022 | 19.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,036 | 38.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,307 | 31.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 459 | 4.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 169 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,916 | 82.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 145 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,113 | 11.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 291 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 62 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,423 | 25.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,156 | 43.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,107 | 22.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 859 | 9.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 172 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 72 | 3.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 66 | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 438 | 20.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 894 | 41.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 511 | 23.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,199 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,063 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,414 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.38 |
Households (07201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,545 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,762 | 39.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,044 | 21.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,171 | 22.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,592 | 27.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,053 | 42.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,231 | 23.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.89 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,335 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,791 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,587 | 40.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 460 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 957 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,673 | 32.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,927 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 665 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 613 | 8.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,241 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,278 | 18.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,130 | 16.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,619 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 359 | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,887 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,335 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 444 | 13.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,891 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,000 | 30.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,536 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,041 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,799 | 44.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,167 | 28.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 487 | 12.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,075 | 26.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,864 | 49.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,667 | 6.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 14,132 | 847.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 14,132 | 847.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 14,132 | 847.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 897 | 53.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 340 | 20.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 12,653 | 759.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 66 | 4.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,763 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,260 | 24.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,503 | 75.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 14,871 | 57.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,064 | 15.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 171 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 397 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,545 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,887 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Elizabeth, NJ07201