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Plainfield, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07063

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

13,538
2,920/sq mi
$93,304
Median income
$392,500
Median home value
20.8%
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 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
2,920
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07063 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07063 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, home to 13,538 residents across 4.6 square miles, a density of 2,920 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07063 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,304 (24% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $29,805. Poverty here runs at 16.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.3%. The typical home here is valued at $392,500 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,836 monthly, and 63.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07063 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 07063

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainfield, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07063.

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 07063, 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

13,538

Population

4.6

Area (sq mi)

2,920

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07063?

32.7

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

35.5%

Foreign-Born

White 11.2%
African American 34.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%

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?

$93,304

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$29,805

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07063 ranks nationally

Plainfield, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,304 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,931

Total Housing Units

3,931

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%

$392,500

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,836

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

+16.2%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07063 have increased 16.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 193
2021 +11.9% 216
2022 +19.6% 258
2023 -0.3% 257
2024 +16.2% 299

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 125 business establishments in ZIP 07063, employing approximately 934 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,543,000.

125

Businesses

934

Employees

$67.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 30.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 16.8%
Other services (except public administration) 14 11.2%
Retail trade 11 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 4.8%
Manufacturing 5 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.2%
Wholesale trade 3 2.4%

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 07063 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 07063 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 07063 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 07063 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
07060 Plainfield, NJ 44,998 1.5 mi
08812 Dunellen, NJ 14,296 1.9 mi
07069 Watchung, NJ 6,157 2.6 mi
07080 South Plainfield, NJ 23,377 2.6 mi
07062 Plainfield, NJ 12,949 2.9 mi
08854 Piscataway, NJ 55,961 4.1 mi
08846 Middlesex, NJ 13,635 3.6 mi
07922 Berkeley Heights, NJ 12,246 4.9 mi
07059 Warren, NJ 15,311 4.1 mi
07023 Fanwood, NJ 7,318 4.1 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 07063 in? ▼
ZIP code 07063 (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 07063? ▼
ZIP code 07063 in Plainfield, NJ has a population of 13,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07063? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07063 is $93,304, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07063? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07063 is $392,500, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07063? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07063 is African American at 34.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07063? ▼
ZIP code 07063 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07063? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07063 are: Construction (38), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (21), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07063? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07063 increased by 16.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 07063? ▼
In ZIP code 07063, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 07063? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07063 is 32.1 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 07063? ▼
In ZIP code 07063, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07063? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07063 is 16.8% 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.