07208 ZIP Code — Elizabeth, NJ
Union County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07208 is located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, within Union County. It covers approximately 1.79 square miles and serves a population of 32,632 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 07208
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 $408,700. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $59,085.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 46% of households.
32,632
population
1.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07208 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07208
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07208. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth | Acceptable |
| Elizabeth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07202 Elizabeth (2.2 mi)
07112 Newark (2.2 mi)
07083 Union (2.2 mi)
07201 Elizabeth (2.7 mi)
07206 Elizabethport (2.9 mi)
07108 Newark (3.2 mi)
07033 Kenilworth (3.3 mi)
07114 Newark (3.4 mi)
07088 Vauxhall (3.9 mi)
07036 Linden (4.1 mi)
07106 Newark (4.1 mi)
07103 Newark (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,632 |
| Population density | 18,230 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6813 |
| Longitude | -74.2278 |
| 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 | 48.9% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
32,632
Population
18,230
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$59,085
Median household income
$30,601
Per capita income
$408,700
Median home value
$1,309
Median monthly rent
26.7%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
4,139
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,040
Under 5
991
1,110
5–9
1,058
1,046
10–14
996
1,016
15–19
967
1,326
20–24
1,262
2,146
25–34
2,043
2,578
35–44
2,456
2,424
45–54
2,309
933
55–59
889
1,056
60–64
1,006
1,231
65–74
1,172
590
75–84
562
218
85+
207
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,443 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 25,189 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,980 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
30.1%
Hispanic or Latino
26.9%
Other race
17.7%
Black or African American
12%
Two or more races
10.3%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,440 | 30.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,988 | 26.9% |
| Other race | 7,903 | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 5,339 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 4,601 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 1,085 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 264 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.9% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
17.6%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $59,085 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
13.2%
$300k–$500k
59.5%
$500k–$1M
21.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $408,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,309 |
| Owner occupied | 26.7% |
| Renter occupied | 73.3% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 21.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 34.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.7% |
| 3 or more | 12.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.0% |
| Electricity | 9.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 3.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,728 | 39.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,082 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,633 | 21.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,676 | 30.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,282 | 35.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,977 | 24.6% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.2% | 36.8% |
| Married | 39.8% | 38.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 905 | 10.4% |
| Kindergarten | 496 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,273 | 37.4% |
| High school | 1,497 | 17.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,569 | 29.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Transportation & utilities
13.8%
Professional & management
11.1%
Construction
10.4%
Retail trade
10.1%
Other services
8.5%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.6% |
| Service | 22.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 23.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.1% |
| Government | 9.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.6% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 12.1% |
| Walk | 5.7% |
| Work from home | 4.6% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
13.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.6% |
| Retirement income | 14.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 18.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 30.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 25.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 55.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 374 | 1.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 43.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| No insurance | 25.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 17.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,601 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 14,013 | 45.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 11,214 | 36.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,138 | 7.0% |
| Other languages | 169 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,693 | 51.2% |
| Born in same state | 14,885 | 45.6% |
| Born in different state | 11,966 | 36.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,808 | 5.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,939 | 48.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,474 | 46.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 790 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 592 | 1.8% |
| Norwegian | 89 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 57 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 23 | 0.1% |
| French | 23 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 11 | 0% |
| German | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07208
What city is ZIP code 07208 in?
ZIP code 07208 is primarily assigned to Elizabeth, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07208 in?
ZIP code 07208 falls within Union County, New Jersey.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07208?
Approximately 46% of households in ZIP code 07208 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 07208 mostly rentals?
73% of occupied units in ZIP code 07208 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07208?
The median home value in ZIP code 07208 is $408,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 07208?
ZIP code 07208 has an estimated population of 32,632 residents, with a density of 18,210 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07208 in?
ZIP code 07208 observes the EST timezone.