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Plainfield, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07062

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

12,949
2,700/sq mi
$98,344
Median income
$396,100
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plainfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
2,700
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07062 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07062 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, home to 12,949 residents across 4.8 square miles, a density of 2,700 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07062 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,344 (19% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $38,634. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $396,100 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,881 per month, and 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07062, plus 6 more within Union County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 07062

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainfield, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07062.

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 07062, 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

12,949

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

2,700

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07062?

35.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

33.8%

Foreign-Born

White 12.5%
African American 47.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%

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?

$98,344

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$38,634

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07062 ranks nationally

Plainfield, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,344 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,012

Total Housing Units

4,843

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%

$396,100

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,881

Median Rent

1952

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

+12.3%

YoY Change (2024)

312

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+212%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07062 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 186
2021 +15.8% 215
2022 +19.3% 257
2023 +8.2% 278
2024 +12.3% 312

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 180 business establishments in ZIP 07062, employing approximately 1,352 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,472,000.

180

Businesses

1,352

Employees

$64.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 22.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 22 12.2%
Retail trade 20 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 18 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 10 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.9%
Manufacturing 5 2.8%
Information 5 2.8%
Educational services 4 2.2%

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 07062 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 07062 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 07062 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 07062 ranks #9 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
07023 Fanwood, NJ 7,318 1.2 mi
07076 Scotch Plains, NJ 23,480 1.5 mi
07060 Plainfield, NJ 44,998 1.4 mi
07069 Watchung, NJ 6,157 2.0 mi
07974 New Providence, NJ 11,768 4.5 mi
07922 Berkeley Heights, NJ 12,246 3.3 mi
07080 South Plainfield, NJ 23,377 4.0 mi
07063 Plainfield, NJ 13,538 2.9 mi
07090 Westfield, NJ 30,338 3.4 mi
08820 Edison, NJ 39,590 4.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

07083 standard
Union, NJ
Pop: 53,053
07060 standard
Plainfield, NJ
Pop: 44,998
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

Related Areas

Union County Plainfield, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07062 in? ▼
ZIP code 07062 (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 07062? ▼
ZIP code 07062 in Plainfield, NJ has a population of 12,949 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07062? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07062 is $98,344, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07062? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07062 is $396,100, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07062? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07062 is African American at 47.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07062? ▼
ZIP code 07062 has 180 business establishments employing approximately 1,352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07062? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07062 are: Construction (40), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (23), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07062? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07062 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 07062? ▼
In ZIP code 07062, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 07062? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07062 is 31.3 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 07062? ▼
In ZIP code 07062, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07062? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07062 is 10.6% 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.