07208 ZIP Code
Elizabeth, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07208 |
| City/Town: | Elizabeth |
| County: | Union |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,632 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,085 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,700 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,020 |
| Median Home Value: | $408,700 |
| Land Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6729, -74.2240 |
Population Information (07208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,632 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,713 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,919 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,031 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,168 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,042 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,983 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,588 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,189 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,034 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,733 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,822 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,062 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,403 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,152 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 425 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $408,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,309 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,020 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,119 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 901 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,238 | 26.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,881 | 73.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,820 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,985 | 13.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,510 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,850 | 36.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,232 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,361 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,312 | 15.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,570 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,085 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,168 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,517 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,700 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,492 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,013 | 92.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,479 | 8.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,561 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,143 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,566 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,283 | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,440 | 41.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,339 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 264 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,085 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,903 | 24.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,601 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 11,988 | 36.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 19,984 | 61.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,051 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,308 | 7.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 681 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 15,944 | 48.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07208 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 457 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 464 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 965 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,187 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,129 | 17.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,197 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,501 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,402 | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,200 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 617 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07208 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,149 | 59.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,944 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,929 | 11.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 917 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 294 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 735 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07208 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,763 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,317 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 759 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,721 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,341 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 190 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 610 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,884 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,211 | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,276 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,454 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 487 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.5% | 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 (07208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,435 | 74.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,179 | 43.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,189 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,182 | 25.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07208 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,379 | 85.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,221 | 26.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,806 | 14.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 646 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 208 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,884 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07208 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,821 | 21.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 373 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,668 | 12.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,534 | 11.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 780 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,395 | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,426 | 34.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07208 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 297 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 876 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 654 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,069 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,240 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,317 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,979 | 15.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,775 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,801 | 29.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07208 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,202 | 9.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,903 | 30.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,490 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,972 | 22.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 956 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 497 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07208 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,056 | 83.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 325 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,141 | 9.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 446 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 101 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07208 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,200 | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,457 | 45.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,993 | 24.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,469 | 12.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07208 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 66 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 50 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 61 | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 427 | 13.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,928 | 59.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 706 | 21.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,854 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,441 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,309 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (07208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,119 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,728 | 39.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,414 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,633 | 21.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,676 | 30.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,282 | 35.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,977 | 24.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07208 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,425 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,072 | 45.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,343 | 39.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 444 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,184 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,775 | 35.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07208 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,740 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 905 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 496 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,273 | 37.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,497 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,569 | 29.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,189 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 374 | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,617 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,189 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 308 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,659 | 52.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,222 | 38.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07208 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,087 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,032 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,000 | 49.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,404 | 34.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 490 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 628 | 15.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,693 | 51.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,808 | 5.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 15,939 | 881.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 15,939 | 881.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 15,939 | 881.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,127 | 62.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 877 | 48.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 13,112 | 725.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 1.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07208 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,601 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,144 | 23.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 23,457 | 76.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 17,891 | 58.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,199 | 13.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 296 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,071 | 3.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07208 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,119 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,342 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Elizabeth, NJ07208