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 High-density area
- $78,602
- Median income Near-median income area
- $393,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07060 (Plainfield, NJ) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.6 in 2023 to 278.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,075. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $393,800 (24% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $1,724; owner occupancy is 38.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 07060 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
165 establishments
- Construction
Construction
136 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
120 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 07060?
33.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
47.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,653housing units
15,653
Total Housing Units
14,951
Occupied Units
702
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$393,800
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 07060 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07060
Plainfield (07060)
44,998 residents
- 08820
Edison (08820)
39,590 residents
- 07076
Scotch Plains (07076)
23,480 residents
- 07080
South Plainfield (07080)
23,377 residents
- 08812 14,296
Dunellen (08812)
14,296 residents
- 07063 13,538
Plainfield (07063)
13,538 residents
- 07062 12,949
Plainfield (07062)
12,949 residents
- 07922 12,246
Berkeley Heights (07922)
12,246 residents
- 07974 11,768
New Providence (07974)
11,768 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07060 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07060 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07922
Berkeley Heights (07922)
$202,944 median income
- 07023
Fanwood (07023)
$195,529 median income
- 07076
Scotch Plains (07076)
$183,655 median income
- 07974
New Providence (07974)
$172,894 median income
- 07069
Watchung (07069)
$171,705 median income
- 08820
Edison (08820)
$171,363 median income
- 07080
South Plainfield (07080)
$130,205 median income
- 08812
Dunellen (08812)
$118,316 median income
- 07062
Plainfield (07062)
$98,344 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07060, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (44,998 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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