07208 ZIP Code – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, ZIP code 07208 is a large ZIP code within Union County with a population of approximately 32,632 residents. The median household income is $59,085 — well below the New Jersey average and below the national average. Median home values of $408,700 are well above the national average, with 28.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,309 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 28% single-family (increasing), 48% apartments (decreasing), 24% duplex/multi-family.

The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.2%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 13.4%, near the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 21.2%, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 38.4, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 07205, 07202, 07204.

ZIP Code 07208 Data

Population 32,632
Median Household Income $59,085
Median Home Value $408,700
Median Rent $1,309
Median Age 38.4
Unemployment Rate 9.2%
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%
County Union County
State New Jersey

ZIP 07208 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 07208NJ Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population32k15k10k
Median Household Income$59k$113k$73k
Median Home Value$408k$459k$258k
Median Rent$1,309$1,724$1,088
Median Age38.443.143.2
Unemployment Rate9.2%5.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate13.4%8.1%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher21.2%44.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
07205 HILLSIDE 22,262 $89,804
07202 ELIZABETH 44,673 $63,032
07204 ROSELLE PARK 13,964 $97,769
07203 ROSELLE 22,500 $75,264
07201 ELIZABETH 27,996 $60,377