ZIP Code 07080
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South Plainfield · Middlesex County · New Jersey
- Population
- 23,377
- Median income
- $130,205
- Median home value
- $470,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.8%
- Land area
- 21.4 sq mi
1,092/sq mi
▲ 71% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.7
New York
ZIP code 07080 in South Plainfield, New Jersey has a population of 23,377. The median household income is $130,205, which is 71% above the national average. Median home value is $470,900, 69% above the US average. 43.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07080 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.4 square miles in South Plainfield, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The area is home to 23,377 residents, producing a population density of 1,092 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 07080 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07080 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $470,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $2,107 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07080 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 07080 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 07080
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$51,344
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 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?
8,503
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07080 vs 07060 →
| 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 |
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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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