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.
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ZIP 07208 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 07208 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $408k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,309 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.2% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 07205 – Hillside
- 07202 – Elizabeth
- 07204 – Roselle Park
- 07203 – Roselle
- 07201 – Elizabeth
- 07112 – Newark
- 07206 – Elizabethport
- 07083 – Union
- 07033 – Kenilworth
- 07111 – Irvington
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 |