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Scotch Plains, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07076

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

23,480
1,007/sq mi
$183,655
Median income
$718,200
Median home value
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scotch Plains pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,007
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07076 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07076 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, with 23,480 residents across 23.3 square miles, a density of 1,007 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07076 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $718,200 (39% above the state average), median rent at $2,060 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07076, 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 07076

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scotch Plains, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07076.

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 07076, Scotch Plains, 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

23,480

Population

23.3

Area (sq mi)

1,007

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07076?

42.3

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

16.4%

Foreign-Born

White 62.3%
African American 8.2%
Asian 11.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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

How ZIP 07076 ranks nationally

Scotch Plains, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$183,655 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.8%

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

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$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

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ZIP 07076 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 07076 ranks #4 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 07076 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 07076 ranks #4 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 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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Pop: 53,053
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Pop: 44,998
07036 standard
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Pop: 41,970
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Pop: 40,849
07208 standard
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Pop: 31,219
07090 standard
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Pop: 30,338

Related Areas

Union County Scotch Plains, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07076 in? ▼
ZIP code 07076 (Scotch Plains) 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 07076? ▼
ZIP code 07076 in Scotch Plains, NJ has a population of 23,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07076? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07076 is $183,655, which is 141% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07076? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07076 is $718,200, which is 158% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07076? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07076 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07076? ▼
ZIP code 07076 has 574 business establishments employing approximately 4,333 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07076? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07076 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Construction (79), Health care and social assistance (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07076? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07076 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 07076? ▼
In ZIP code 07076, 78.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.8% 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 07076? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07076 is 33.7 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 07076? ▼
In ZIP code 07076, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07076? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07076 is 2.5% 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.