07062 ZIP Code
Plainfield, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07062 |
| City/Town: | Plainfield |
| County: | Union |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,253 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,477 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,619 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,786 |
| Median Home Value: | $348,700 |
| Land Area: | 1.9 sq miles
5.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6313, -74.4039 |
Population Information (07062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,253 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,186 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,067 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 883 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 981 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 997 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,005 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 982 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,860 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,192 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,051 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 786 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 781 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,143 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 407 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 185 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $348,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,674 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,786 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,593 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 193 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,912 | 63.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,681 | 36.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,405 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 737 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 640 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,663 | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,762 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 560 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,102 | 22.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 941 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07062 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,477 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $107,219 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,619 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,915 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,027 | 88.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 873 | 11.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,192 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,001 | 85.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 877 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 137 | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,251 | 15.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,104 | 49.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 127 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,773 | 26.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 998 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,568 | 32.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,963 | 34.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 752 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 401 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 74 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,736 | 26.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07062 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 184 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 135 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 124 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 202 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 299 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 783 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 784 | 17.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,128 | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 473 | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 481 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07062 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,808 | 68.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 363 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 390 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 296 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 457 | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 692 | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07062 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 344 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 705 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 205 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 657 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 536 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 253 | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 483 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,041 | 14.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,717 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 404 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 317 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 365 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.0% | 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 (07062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,278 | 86.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,921 | 62.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,567 | 32.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,955 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07062 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,977 | 86.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,364 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,377 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 238 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 290 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 439 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07062 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,038 | 63.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 151 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 724 | 15.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 377 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 151 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 287 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 45 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07062 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 66 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 47 | 1.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 68 | 1.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 123 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 323 | 6.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 820 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,069 | 22.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 651 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,585 | 33.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07062 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 23 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 440 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,203 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,792 | 37.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 894 | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 434 | 9.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07062 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,977 | 86.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 27 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 239 | 5.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 248 | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 80 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07062 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 508 | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,479 | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,575 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,031 | 22.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07062 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 91 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 27 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 25 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 152 | 5.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 615 | 21.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,640 | 56.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 340 | 11.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07062 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,420 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,214 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,674 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.37 | 2.38 |
Households (07062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,593 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,162 | 47.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 894 | 19.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 696 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,312 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,820 | 39.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,251 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.60 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07062 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,836 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,621 | 44.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,597 | 44.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 87 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 438 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,209 | 37.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07062 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,685 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 273 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 362 | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,542 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 871 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 637 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,670 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 351 | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,233 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,063 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 70 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 538 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 455 | 42.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07062 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,198 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,875 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 979 | 52.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 781 | 41.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 327 | 17.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 115 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07062 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,979 | 70.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 357 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,274 | 1197.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,274 | 1197.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,274 | 1197.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 22.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 65 | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,054 | 1135.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 7.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07062 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,370 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,007 | 59.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,363 | 40.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,458 | 33.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 794 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 45 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 66 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07062 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,593 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,418 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Plainfield, NJ07062