Elizabeth
City in Union County, New Jersey
Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, with 137,298 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kean University, 2.2 miles W.
- 137,298residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 12.3 sq miland area · 31.9 km²
- 11,146 / sq mipopulation density
- 07201main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a city in and the county seat of Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city retained its ranking as the state's fourth-most-populous city behind neighboring Newark, Jersey City and Paterson, with a population of 137,298, an increase of 12,329 (+9.9%) from the 2010 census count of 124,969, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,401 (3.7%) from the 120,568 counted in the 2000 census.
The Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 141,675 for 2025, making it the 199th-most populous city in the nation and the fifth-most populous municipality of any type in the state, falling behind Lakewood Township.
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Living in Elizabeth
- Median household income
- $66,555
- Median home value
- $449,300
- Median rent
- $1,523/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Elizabeth had 137,298 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 137,298 |
|---|---|
| Density | 11,146 per sq mi (4,303 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elizabeth at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 137,298 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.32 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6664° N, 74.1935° W |
| ZIP codes | 07201, 07114, 07202, 07205, 07206, 07208, 10303 |
| Official website | elizabethnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3421000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elizabeth
- Kean University2.2 mi W
- Hillside2.8 mi NW
- Linden3.5 mi SW
- Roselle3.6 mi W
- Roselle Park3.8 mi W
- Newark4.1 mi N
- Bayonne4.4 mi E
- Union4.4 mi NW
- Irvington4.5 mi NW
- Connecticut Farms4.5 mi NW
- Kenilworth5.0 mi W
- Winfield5.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth
What county is Elizabeth in?
Elizabeth is in Union County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Elizabeth, NJ?
137,298 people lived in Elizabeth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elizabeth, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07201. Other ZIP codes: 07114, 07202, 07205, 07206, 07208, 10303.
What is the elevation of Elizabeth?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elizabeth?
Kean University (2.2 mi), Hillside (2.8 mi), Linden (3.5 mi), Roselle (3.6 mi), Roselle Park (3.8 mi).
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