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Elizabeth, NJ
City in Union County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07201, 07202, 07206, 07208.
Population
137,302
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
11,146
ZIP codes
4
Elizabeth and its ZIP codes
Elizabeth at a glance
- Elizabeth is about 8.8 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $66,555, 36% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $449,300 and median rent is $1,523 a month.
Local data for Elizabeth, NJ
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools42
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks22
- Post Offices4
- Parks29
- Grocery Stores71
- Restaurants462
- Affordable Housing10
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools4
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Elizabeth, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,555
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$449,300
Median rent
$1,523/mo
Homeownership
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Colombian Americans (15,878), Dominican Americans (14,975), Salvadoran Americans (12,122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Elizabeth.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,755
231,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,152
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $4,637 per person
PPP loans
$204M
3,787 loans, 23,372 jobs reported
How people get to work
Elizabeth, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.9%
- Carpooled17.1%
- Public transit11.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elizabeth, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,566
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elizabeth, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.1%
U.S. 11.1% +17.0 pts
ZIP codes in Elizabeth
4 in or overlapping Elizabeth. Population shown
Cities near Elizabeth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kean UniversityCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| RoselleBorough | 3.2 mi | 2.6 |
| LindenCity | 3.4 mi | 10.7 |
| Roselle ParkBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Connecticut FarmsCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| UnionCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| KenilworthBorough | 4.9 mi | 2.1 |
| NewarkCity | 5 mi | 24.1 |
| BayonneCity | 5.3 mi | 5.8 |
| RahwayCity | 5.5 mi | 3.9 |
| CranfordCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CarteretBorough | 5.8 mi | 4.4 |
| VauxhallCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| HarrisonTown | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| East NewarkBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| AvenelCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elizabeth, NJ in?
- Elizabeth is in Union County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Elizabeth, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elizabeth include 07201, 07202, 07206, 07208.
- What is the population of Elizabeth, NJ?
- About 137,302 people live in Elizabeth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elizabeth?
- Nearby places include Kean University (2.2 mi), Roselle (3.2 mi), Linden (3.4 mi), Roselle Park (3.4 mi), Connecticut Farms (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023