ZIP Code 07076
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Scotch Plains · Union County · New Jersey
- Population
- 23,480
- Median income
- $183,655
- Median home value
- $718,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.8%
- Land area
- 23.3 sq mi
1,007/sq mi
▲ 141% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 158% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
New York
ZIP code 07076 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey has a population of 23,480. The median household income is $183,655, which is 141% above the national average. Median home value is $718,200, 158% above the US average. 64.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07076 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.3 square miles in Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey. The area is home to 23,480 residents, producing a population density of 1,007 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07076 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07076 sits at $183,655 (51% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $75,070. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $718,200 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $2,060 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07076 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 07076 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07076
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07076.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Construction
Construction
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
62 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07076, Scotch Plains, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
23,480
Population
23.3
Area (sq mi)
1,007
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07076?
42.3
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
16.4%
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?
$183,655
Median Household Income
+51% vs state
$75,070
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
8,840
Total Housing Units
8,563
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$718,200
Median Home Value
+39% vs state
$2,060
Median Rent
1960
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
+13.2%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07076 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 186 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 200 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 222 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 242 |
| 2024 | +13.2% | 274 |
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 574 business establishments in ZIP 07076, employing approximately 4,333 people with a combined annual payroll of $183,338,000.
574
Businesses
4,333
Employees
$183.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 79 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 21 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.1% |
| Information | 10 | 1.7% |
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 07076 vs 07023 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07023 | Fanwood, NJ | 7,318 | 0.9 mi |
| 07062 | Plainfield, NJ | 12,949 | 1.5 mi |
| 07090 | Westfield, NJ | 30,338 | 2.1 mi |
| 07092 | Mountainside, NJ | 6,730 | 3.4 mi |
| 08820 | Edison, NJ | 39,590 | 3.9 mi |
| 07060 | Plainfield, NJ | 44,998 | 2.8 mi |
| 07027 | Garwood, NJ | 4,226 | 2.9 mi |
| 07066 | Clark, NJ | 14,756 | 3.3 mi |
| 07069 | Watchung, NJ | 6,157 | 3.5 mi |
| 07901 | Summit, NJ | 22,806 | 5.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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