Elizabeth, NJ GIS Map
Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, with a population of about 137,298. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Union County
- Population
- 137,298
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.6639, -74.2107
- ZIP codes (4)
- 07201, 07202, 07207, 07208
- Land area
- 12.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Elizabeth, NJ
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.
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Cities Near Elizabeth
- Linden, NJ3 mi
- Cranford, NJ5 mi
- Bayonne, NJ5 mi
- Newark, NJ5 mi
- East Orange, NJ7 mi
- Westfield, NJ7 mi
- Kearny, NJ8 mi
- Woodbridge, NJ8 mi
Other Cities in Union County
GIS Data for Elizabeth, NJ
The Elizabeth map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Elizabeth without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Elizabeth Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
137,302
Households
46,121
Median household income
$66,555
Median age
35.8 years
Median home value
$449,300
Median gross rent
$1,523/mo
Owner-occupied homes
25.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
Below poverty level
15.7%
Land area
12.3 sq mi
Population density
11,146 / sq mi
County
Elizabeth Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
124,969
April 2020 (estimates base)
137,310
July 2024 estimate
140,413
Change 2010-2020
+9.9%
Change 2020-2024
+2.3%
Photos of Elizabeth
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Elizabeth
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Elizabeth.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea-Land Building (On-Airport) | 1210 Corbin St, 07201 | Leased | 92,553 | Sep 2026 |
| 855 Lehigh Avenue; Union, N.J. | 855 Lehigh Ave, 07083 | Leased | 19,257 | Dec 2036 |
| 208 Commerce Place, Elizabeth, Nj 07201-2320 | 208 Commerce Pl, 07201 | Leased | 7,854 | Jul 2035 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Elizabeth
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land-Riverhead-Dunellen
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 17.0 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land36%
- Dunellen19%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Riverhead6%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Riverhead6%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Birdsboro6%
Ultisols · Oxyaquic Hapludults
- Dunellen5%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Elizabeth
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Newark Intl Ap, Nj weather station, elevation 7 ft, 2.5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 87°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 26°F
Annual precipitation
46.6 in
Annual snowfall
31.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 43 | 51 | 63 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Avg low °F | 26 | 27 | 34 | 44 | 54 | 64 | 69 | 68 | 61 | 49 | 39 | 31 |
| Precip. in | 3.42 | 2.98 | 4.13 | 3.87 | 3.97 | 4.34 | 4.66 | 4.15 | 3.82 | 3.79 | 3.33 | 4.14 |
| Snow in | 9.1 | 10.1 | 5.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 5.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Elizabeth
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Union County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 95.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindVery High
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- LightningVery High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormVery High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Moderate
- DroughtVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HailVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Elizabeth FAQ
What county is Elizabeth in?
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Elizabeth, New Jersey is located in Union County.
What is the population of Elizabeth?
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Elizabeth has a population of about 137,298, making it the number 4 of the 50 New Jersey cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Elizabeth?
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The elevation of Elizabeth is approximately 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Elizabeth?
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ZIP codes for Elizabeth include 07201, 07202, 07207, 07208.
What time zone is Elizabeth in?
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Elizabeth is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Elizabeth from Trenton?
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Elizabeth is about 42 miles from Trenton, the capital of New Jersey, in a straight line.
How far is Elizabeth from Newark?
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Elizabeth is about 5 miles from Newark, the largest city in New Jersey listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Elizabeth?
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Cities near Elizabeth include Linden, NJ (3 miles); Cranford, NJ (5 miles); Bayonne, NJ (5 miles); Newark, NJ (5 miles); East Orange, NJ (7 miles).
Local notes for Elizabeth, NJ
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.