07060 ZIP Code
Plainfield, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07060 |
| City/Town: | Plainfield |
| County: | Union |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,883 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,761 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,209 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,432 |
| Median Home Value: | $339,400 |
| Land Area: | 5.0 sq miles
12.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6167, -74.4220 |
Population Information (07060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,883 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,574 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,309 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,803 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,372 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,073 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,086 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,211 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,206 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,425 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,189 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,144 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,956 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,440 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,419 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 559 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $339,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,489 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,432 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,678 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 754 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,140 | 39.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,538 | 60.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,338 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,407 | 14.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,575 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,661 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,787 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,653 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,919 | 16.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,336 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07060 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,761 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,553 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,588 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,209 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,709 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,956 | 89.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,730 | 10.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,462 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,648 | 86.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,084 | 8.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,214 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,908 | 20.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,067 | 25.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 325 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,203 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 18,036 | 37.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,344 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 23,843 | 49.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 27,252 | 56.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,369 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,273 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 348 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 24,262 | 50.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07060 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 722 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 359 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,259 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,157 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,294 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,867 | 18.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,231 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,196 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,400 | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,193 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07060 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,786 | 61.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,172 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 867 | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 413 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 3,969 | 16.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,244 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07060 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 59 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,661 | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,672 | 11.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 779 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,052 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 3,013 | 12.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 438 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,131 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,323 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,846 | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,443 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 982 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 557 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,119 | 73.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,440 | 42.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,993 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 12,447 | 26.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07060 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,529 | 86.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,879 | 24.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,324 | 14.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 683 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 881 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,893 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07060 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,143 | 37.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 414 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,256 | 13.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,044 | 12.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,701 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 933 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,923 | 17.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07060 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 323 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 450 | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,132 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 684 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,235 | 7.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,072 | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,551 | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,772 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,213 | 37.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07060 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,537 | 9.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,362 | 20.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,229 | 25.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,204 | 25.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,102 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 998 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07060 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,383 | 79.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 186 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,516 | 16.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 417 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 147 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07060 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,049 | 13.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,526 | 41.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,601 | 29.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,502 | 16.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07060 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 87 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 34 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 420 | 6.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 220 | 3.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,478 | 24.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,957 | 48.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 894 | 14.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 50 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07060 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,735 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,188 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,489 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.09 | 2.38 |
Households (07060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,678 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,370 | 40.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,433 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,663 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,904 | 31.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,692 | 36.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,991 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.56 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07060 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,914 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,207 | 45.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,812 | 43.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 357 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,047 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,267 | 51.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07060 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,228 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 730 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 967 | 7.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,070 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,372 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,089 | 25.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,743 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 763 | 2.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 47,566 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,581 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 420 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,691 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,470 | 41.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07060 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,153 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,820 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,569 | 44.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,552 | 43.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 281 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 699 | 12.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07060 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,754 | 55.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 759 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 21,129 | 2783.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 21,129 | 2783.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 21,129 | 2783.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 634 | 83.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 879 | 115.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 18,844 | 2482.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07060 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,080 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,872 | 38.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 27,208 | 61.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 24,014 | 54.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,873 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 297 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,024 | 2.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07060 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,678 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,863 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Plainfield, NJ07060