07202 ZIP Code
Elizabeth, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07202 |
| City/Town: | Elizabeth |
| County: | Union |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,673 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,032 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,853 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,591 |
| Median Home Value: | $328,600 |
| Land Area: | 2.3 sq miles
6.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6525, -74.2169 |
Population Information (07202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,673 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,218 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,455 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,395 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,705 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,119 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,993 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,030 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,157 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,359 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,958 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,044 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,068 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,414 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,671 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 760 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $328,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,407 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,591 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,985 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 606 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,694 | 24.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,291 | 75.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,431 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,393 | 14.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,639 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,983 | 40.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,796 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,120 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,307 | 7.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,193 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 76.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07202 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,032 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,053 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,999 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,853 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,399 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,609 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 790 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,527 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,683 | 86.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,199 | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 718 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,163 | 22.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,501 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 654 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,162 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 19,466 | 43.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,722 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 25,760 | 57.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 30,252 | 67.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,473 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4,279 | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2,519 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 20,981 | 47.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07202 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 827 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 516 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,294 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,685 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,820 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,599 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,532 | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,000 | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,100 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 612 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07202 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,188 | 61.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,592 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,704 | 7.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 757 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 2,108 | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 962 | 4.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07202 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,700 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,272 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 895 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,664 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 4,054 | 18.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 64 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 572 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,487 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,841 | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,396 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 960 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 687 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 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 (07202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,507 | 77.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,300 | 43.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,754 | 39.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 9,434 | 21.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07202 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,290 | 82.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,800 | 25.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,832 | 12.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 814 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 290 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,765 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07202 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,973 | 12.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 939 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4,473 | 28.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,018 | 12.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,327 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,316 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,545 | 22.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07202 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 546 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 729 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 508 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 853 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,112 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,781 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,733 | 17.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,505 | 16.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,807 | 24.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07202 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,187 | 7.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,454 | 22.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,081 | 32.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,783 | 30.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 742 | 4.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 344 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07202 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,837 | 85.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 273 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,393 | 9.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 367 | 2.4% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 115 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07202 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,021 | 20.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,019 | 40.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,635 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,310 | 8.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07202 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 326 | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 57 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 345 | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 879 | 23.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,596 | 43.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 475 | 12.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07202 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,586 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,343 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,407 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.38 |
Households (07202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,985 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,031 | 40.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,672 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,656 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,814 | 32.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,453 | 36.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,247 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.93 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07202 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,362 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,637 | 49.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,967 | 40.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 303 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,102 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,973 | 45.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07202 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,572 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,098 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 606 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,506 | 42.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,070 | 19.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,292 | 21.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,864 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 582 | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,941 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,635 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 299 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,517 | 54.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,819 | 39.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07202 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,721 | 93.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,685 | 6.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,603 | 59.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 455 | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 176 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 627 | 23.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,964 | 51.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,893 | 4.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 21,709 | 1146.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 21,709 | 1146.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 21,709 | 1146.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,258 | 66.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 554 | 29.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 19,337 | 1021.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07202 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,278 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,907 | 24.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 31,371 | 76.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 26,387 | 63.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,198 | 10.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 208 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 578 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07202 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,985 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,945 | 86.4% | 89.4% |
Elizabeth, NJ07202