What city is ZIP code 07201?

ZIP code 07201 is in Elizabeth, NJ (Union County).

What county is ZIP code 07201 in?

ZIP code 07201 is mostly in Union County, New Jersey.

How many people live in ZIP code 07201?

About 28,467 people live in the 07201 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 07201

Elizabeth, NJ, Union County

Population

28,467

Land area

6.4sq mi

People per sq mi

4,422

City

Elizabeth

ZIP 07201 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 07201 at a glance

ZIP 07201 (Elizabeth) is about 3.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
The median household income is $60,080, 42% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $467,500 and median rent is $1,530 a month.

Local data for ZIP 07201

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 07201, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,080

Poverty rate

20.4%

Median home value

$467,500

Median rent

$1,530/mo

Homeownership

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

13.2%

Median age

36.7

Average commute

26.2 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

1,033

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

20,641

$1.3B annual payroll

PPP loans

$92.4M

1,245 loans

Campaign donations

$82K

25% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 07201, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 07201, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

27.2%

U.S. 11.1% +16.1 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 07201?: ZIP code 07201 is in Elizabeth, NJ (Union County).
What county is ZIP code 07201 in?: ZIP code 07201 is mostly in Union County, New Jersey.
How many people live in ZIP code 07201?: About 28,467 people live in the 07201 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.