| Official Zip Code Name | Elizabeth |
| Zip Code State | New Jersey |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Union |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Current Population: | 31219 |
| Racial Majority: | White 19.45% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 70% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $47835 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $47780 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 27.3 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 66 - 66 ft. |
| Area | 2 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.67535900, -74.22409300 |
The current unemployment level in 07208 is 3.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.6% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.1% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 07208 decreased to 31219 from 32359 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 07208 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 07208 public schools is Hispanic. 84.5% of students in 07208 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6258 | 19.45% | 7506 | -17% |
| Black Or African American | 5672 | 17.63% | 6023 | -6% |
| Hispanic | 18298 | 56.87% | 16150 | +13% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 13 | 0.04% | 40 | -68% |
| Asian | 1352 | 4.2% | 974 | +39% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 12 | -100% |
| Other Race | 144 | 0.91% | 144 | +103% |
| Two Or More Races | 370 | 0.89% | 370 | -22% |
| White | 7.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 20.4% |
| Hispanic | 70% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31219 | 32359 |
| Male Population | 48.90% | |
| Female Population | 51.10% | |
| Total Households | 11492 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 84.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 88.9% |
| Median Household Income | $47835 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 52.30% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 31.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 16.20% |
| 07208 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| New Jersey District 8 | Albio Sires | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All New Jersey Congressional Districts | ||
| 07114 - Newark |
| 07203 - Roselle |
| 07202 - Elizabeth |
| 07201 - Elizabeth |
| 07205 - Hillside |
| 07083 - Union |
| 07112 - Newark |
| 07204 - Roselle Park |
| Elizabeth, NJ |
| Hillside, NJ |
| Union, NJ |
| Newark, NJ |
| Roselle, NJ |
| Roselle Park, NJ |
Zip Code 07208 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 22 | 23 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 44 | 36 | 27 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 39 | 42 | 51 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 43 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4 | 3.02 | 4.2 | 4.12 | 4.69 | 3.9 | 4.93 | 4.31 | 4.53 | 3.77 | 4.18 | 3.84 | 49.5 |
| Downtown Elizabeth |
| Dayton - Weequahic Park |