07202 ZIP Code – Elizabeth, New Jersey

07202 is a large ZIP code in Elizabeth, New Jersey, part of Union County with a population of approximately 44,673 residents. The median household income of $63,032 is well below the New Jersey average and near the national average. The median home value of $328,600 is above the national average, with 28.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,407, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 18% single-family (increasing), 40% apartments (increasing), 42% duplex/multi-family.

At 4.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate of 12.3% is near the U.S. average. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 36.2, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 07208, 07206, 07036.

ZIP Code 07202 Data

Population 44,673
Median Household Income $63,032
Median Home Value $328,600
Median Rent $1,407
Median Age 36.2
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%
County Union County
State New Jersey

ZIP 07202 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 07202NJ Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population44k15k10k
Median Household Income$63k$113k$73k
Median Home Value$328k$459k$258k
Median Rent$1,407$1,724$1,088
Median Age36.243.143.2
Unemployment Rate4.2%5.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate12.3%8.1%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher12.6%44.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
07208 ELIZABETH 32,632 $59,085
07206 ELIZABETHPORT 30,364 $54,206
07036 LINDEN 44,996 $85,748
07203 ROSELLE 22,500 $75,264
07201 ELIZABETH 27,996 $60,377