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South Plainfield, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07080

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

23,377
1,092/sq mi
$130,205
Median income
$470,900
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Plainfield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,092
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07080 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07080 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Plainfield, Middlesex County, New Jersey, with 23,377 residents across 21.4 square miles, a density of 1,092 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07080 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,205 (7% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $51,344. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $470,900 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,107 monthly, and 85.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07080, plus 6 more within Middlesex 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 07080

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Plainfield, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07080.

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 07080, South 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

23,377

Population

21.4

Area (sq mi)

1,092

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07080?

41.7

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

23.8%

Foreign-Born

White 50.6%
African American 10.0%
Asian 21.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%

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?

$130,205

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$51,344

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07080 ranks nationally

South Plainfield, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$130,205 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,503

Total Housing Units

8,324

Occupied Units

179

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$470,900

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$2,107

Median Rent

1963

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07080 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 200
2021 +9.0% 218
2022 +12.7% 245
2023 +10.3% 271
2024 +9.4% 296

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 1,061 business establishments in ZIP 07080, employing approximately 23,674 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,898,536,000.

1,061

Businesses

23,674

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 162 15.3%
Wholesale trade 132 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 109 10.3%
Retail trade 105 9.9%
Construction 85 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 82 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 78 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 66 6.2%
Manufacturing 64 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 3.0%
Finance and insurance 27 2.5%
Information 16 1.5%
Educational services 14 1.3%
Utilities 8 0.8%
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 07080 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 07080 ranks #5 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 07080 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 07080 ranks #3 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 2.9 mi
08820 Edison, NJ 39,590 2.6 mi
07063 Plainfield, NJ 13,538 2.6 mi
07062 Plainfield, NJ 12,949 4.0 mi
08854 Piscataway, NJ 55,961 3.2 mi
08817 Edison, NJ 44,621 4.2 mi
08846 Middlesex, NJ 13,635 4.5 mi
08904 Highland Park, NJ 13,982 5.2 mi
08840 Metuchen, NJ 16,558 3.7 mi
08812 Dunellen, NJ 14,296 3.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

08854 standard
Piscataway, NJ
Pop: 55,961
08901 standard
New Brunswick, NJ
Pop: 55,223
08861 standard
Perth Amboy, NJ
Pop: 53,099
08816 standard
East Brunswick, NJ
Pop: 46,298
08831 standard
Monroe Township, NJ
Pop: 45,620
08817 standard
Edison, NJ
Pop: 44,621

Related Areas

Middlesex County South Plainfield, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07080 in? ▼
ZIP code 07080 (South Plainfield) is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07080? ▼
ZIP code 07080 in South Plainfield, NJ has a population of 23,377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07080? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07080 is $130,205, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07080? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07080 is $470,900, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07080? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07080 is White at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07080? ▼
ZIP code 07080 has 1,061 business establishments employing approximately 23,674 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07080? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07080 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (162), Wholesale trade (132), Health care and social assistance (109). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07080? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07080 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 07080? ▼
In ZIP code 07080, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 07080? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07080 is 29.6 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 07080? ▼
In ZIP code 07080, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07080? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07080 is 2.9% 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.