07202 ZIP Code — Elizabeth, NJ
Union County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07202 is located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, within Union County. It covers approximately 2.31 square miles and serves a population of 44,673 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 07202
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $328,600. Renters make up the majority at 75%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $63,032.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 42% of households.
44,673
population
2.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07202 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07202
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth | Acceptable |
| Elizabeth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07206 Elizabethport (1.5 mi)
07208 Elizabeth (2.2 mi)
07201 Elizabeth (2.5 mi)
07036 Linden (2.5 mi)
10303 Staten Island (2.8 mi)
10311 Staten Island (3.3 mi)
07083 Union (4 mi)
07112 Newark (4.1 mi)
07114 Newark (4.1 mi)
10302 Staten Island (4.4 mi)
07033 Kenilworth (4.4 mi)
07065 Rahway (4.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,673 |
| Population density | 19,339 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6508 |
| Longitude | -74.2159 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 908 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
44,673
Population
19,339
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$63,032
Median household income
$26,725
Per capita income
$328,600
Median home value
$1,407
Median monthly rent
24.7%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
4,300
Housing units
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,688
Under 5
1,707
1,345
5–9
1,360
1,551
10–14
1,568
1,488
15–19
1,505
1,507
20–24
1,523
3,061
25–34
3,096
3,162
35–44
3,197
2,963
45–54
2,995
1,514
55–59
1,530
1,028
60–64
1,040
1,698
65–74
1,716
831
75–84
840
378
85+
382
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,809 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 33,864 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,845 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
36.6%
Other race
27.6%
White
14.4%
Two or more races
9.5%
Black or African American
9.2%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 25,760 | 36.6% |
| Other race | 19,466 | 27.6% |
| White | 10,163 | 14.4% |
| Two or more races | 6,722 | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6,501 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 1,162 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 654 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
11.2%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $63,032 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k–$300k
23.8%
$300k–$500k
43.2%
$500k–$1M
12.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $328,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,407 |
| Owner occupied | 24.7% |
| Renter occupied | 75.3% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 12.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 22.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% |
| 3 or more | 8.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.7% |
| Electricity | 9.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,031 | 40.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,484 | 9.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,656 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,814 | 32.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,453 | 36.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,247 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.7% | 44.1% |
| Married | 40.1% | 36.1% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.9%
Some HS, no diploma
9.0%
HS graduate
40.7%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
3.8%
Bachelor's degree
7.8%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,098 | 10.4% |
| Kindergarten | 606 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,506 | 42.6% |
| High school | 2,070 | 19.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,292 | 21.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
18.8%
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Retail trade
12.3%
Professional & management
11.5%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Construction
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Public administration
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Information
0.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 17.6% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 33.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.5% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.9% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 8.0% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 9.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
15.9%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
20.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 12.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 33.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 30.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 52.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 582 | 1.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 43.9% |
| Public insurance | 40.4% |
| No insurance | 21.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,278 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 17,155 | 41.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 15,198 | 36.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,732 | 4.2% |
| Other languages | 44 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,964 | 51.4% |
| Born in same state | 21,071 | 47.2% |
| Born in different state | 18,761 | 42.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,893 | 4.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 21,709 | 48.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,347 | 43.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 772 | 1.7% |
| Italian | 574 | 1.3% |
| French | 172 | 0.4% |
| English | 73 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 55 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.5% |
| Internet access | 86.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07202
What city is ZIP code 07202 in?
ZIP code 07202 is primarily assigned to Elizabeth, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07202 in?
ZIP code 07202 falls within Union County, New Jersey.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07202?
Approximately 42% of households in ZIP code 07202 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 07202 mostly rentals?
75% of occupied units in ZIP code 07202 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 07202?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07202?
The median home value in ZIP code 07202 is $328,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 07202 in?
ZIP code 07202 observes the EST timezone.