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 High-density area
- $130,205
- Median income Above-median income area
- $470,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07080 (South Plainfield, NJ) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.5 in 2023 to 295.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,344. The poverty rate is 2.9%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $470,900 (9% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,107; 85.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 07080 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
162 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Construction
Construction
85 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 07080?
41.7
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
23.8%
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?
$130,205
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$51,344
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07080 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
South Plainfield, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$130,205 Top 33% higher than 67% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,503housing units
8,503
Total Housing Units
8,324
Occupied Units
179
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$470,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 08854
Piscataway (08854)
55,961 residents
- 07060
Plainfield (07060)
44,998 residents
- 08817
Edison (08817)
44,621 residents
- 08820
Edison (08820)
39,590 residents
- 07080
South Plainfield (07080)
23,377 residents
- 08840 16,558
Metuchen (08840)
16,558 residents
- 08812 14,296
Dunellen (08812)
14,296 residents
- 08904 13,982
Highland Park (08904)
13,982 residents
- 08846 13,635
Middlesex (08846)
13,635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07080 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07080 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 08820
Edison (08820)
$171,363 median income
- 08840
Metuchen (08840)
$146,635 median income
- 07080
South Plainfield (07080)
$130,205 median income
- 08854
Piscataway (08854)
$127,806 median income
- 08812
Dunellen (08812)
$118,316 median income
- 08817
Edison (08817)
$110,808 median income
- 08846
Middlesex (08846)
$105,000 median income
- 08904
Highland Park (08904)
$104,694 median income
- 07062
Plainfield (07062)
$98,344 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07080, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,377 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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