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Plainfield, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07060

Union County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

44,998
3,431/sq mi
$78,602
Median income
$393,800
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plainfield pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
3,431
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07060 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07060 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, with 44,998 residents across 13.1 square miles, a density of 3,431 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07060 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,602 (36% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $31,075. Local economic indicators show a 15.6% poverty rate alongside 9.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $393,800 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,724 per month, and 38.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 07060 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainfield, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07060.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07060, Plainfield, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

44,998

Population

13.1

Area (sq mi)

3,431

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07060?

33.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

47.6%

Foreign-Born

White 13.0%
African American 23.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,602

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$31,075

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07060 ranks nationally

Plainfield, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,602 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,653

Total Housing Units

14,951

Occupied Units

702

Vacant Units

3.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.1%
Renter 61.9%

$393,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,724

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07060 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 180
2021 +15.1% 207
2022 +13.9% 236
2023 +13.2% 267
2024 +4.5% 278

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 949 business establishments in ZIP 07060, employing approximately 7,986 people with a combined annual payroll of $329,847,000.

949

Businesses

7,986

Employees

$329.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 165 17.4%
Construction 136 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 129 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 120 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 102 10.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 82 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 33 3.5%
Finance and insurance 32 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 3.1%
Manufacturing 23 2.4%
Educational services 19 2.0%
Wholesale trade 16 1.7%
Information 7 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07060 vs 07062 →

ZIP 07060 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07060 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07060 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07060 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07062 Plainfield, NJ 12,949 1.4 mi
07063 Plainfield, NJ 13,538 1.5 mi
07069 Watchung, NJ 6,157 2.0 mi
07080 South Plainfield, NJ 23,377 2.9 mi
07023 Fanwood, NJ 7,318 2.6 mi
07076 Scotch Plains, NJ 23,480 2.8 mi
07922 Berkeley Heights, NJ 12,246 4.1 mi
08812 Dunellen, NJ 14,296 3.3 mi
08820 Edison, NJ 39,590 4.0 mi
07974 New Providence, NJ 11,768 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

07083 standard
Union, NJ
Pop: 53,053
07036 standard
Linden, NJ
Pop: 41,970
07202 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 40,849
07208 standard
Elizabeth, NJ
Pop: 31,219
07090 standard
Westfield, NJ
Pop: 30,338
07065 standard
Rahway, NJ
Pop: 27,346

Related Areas

Union County Plainfield, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07060 in? ▼
ZIP code 07060 (Plainfield) is located in Union County, New Jersey. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07060? ▼
ZIP code 07060 in Plainfield, NJ has a population of 44,998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07060? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07060 is $78,602, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07060? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07060 is $393,800, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07060? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07060 is African American at 23.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07060? ▼
ZIP code 07060 has 949 business establishments employing approximately 7,986 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07060? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07060 are: Retail trade (165), Construction (136), Other services (except public administration) (129). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07060? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07060 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07060? ▼
In ZIP code 07060, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07060? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07060 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07060? ▼
In ZIP code 07060, approximately 38.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07060? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07060 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.