07060 ZIP Code – Plainfield, New Jersey

07060 is a ZIP code serving Plainfield, New Jersey in Union County with a population of approximately 47,883 residents. The median household income of $66,761 is well below the New Jersey average and near the national average. Median home values of $339,400 are above the national average, with 38.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,489 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 40% single-family (increasing), 32% apartments (decreasing), 28% duplex/multi-family.

At 9.8%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 17.8%, above the national average. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 33.9, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 07062, 07063, 07069.

ZIP Code 07060 Data

Population 47,883
Median Household Income $66,761
Median Home Value $339,400
Median Rent $1,489
Median Age 33.9
Unemployment Rate 9.8%
Poverty Rate 17.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%
County Union County
State New Jersey

ZIP 07060 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 07060NJ Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population47k15k10k
Median Household Income$66k$113k$73k
Median Home Value$339k$459k$258k
Median Rent$1,489$1,724$1,088
Median Age33.943.143.2
Unemployment Rate9.8%5.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate17.8%8.1%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher21.9%44.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
07062 PLAINFIELD 14,253 $90,477
07063 PLAINFIELD 14,849 $82,188
07069 WATCHUNG 6,651 $152,168
07023 FANWOOD 7,723 $177,727
07076 SCOTCH PLAINS 24,727 $179,531