07076 ZIP Code
Scotch Plains, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07076 |
| City/Town: | Scotch Plains |
| County: | Union |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,727 |
| Median Household Income: | $179,531 |
| Per Capita Income: | $83,707 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,975 |
| Median Home Value: | $663,700 |
| Land Area: | 9.0 sq miles
23.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6330, -74.3729 |
Population Information (07076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,727 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,302 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,425 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,193 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,027 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,827 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,743 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 921 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,362 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,190 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,786 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,907 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,535 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,447 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,434 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 355 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $663,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,790 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,975 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,823 | 98.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 152 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,352 | 83.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,471 | 16.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,016 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 229 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 369 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,288 | 13.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,699 | 10.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 939 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,538 | 38.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,954 | 29.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 67.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07076 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $179,531 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $223,823 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $203,462 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $83,707 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,420 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,857 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 563 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,898 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,043 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,054 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 740 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,612 | 67.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,055 | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 218 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,010 | 12.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 427 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,405 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,579 | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,622 | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 333 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 805 | 3.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 501 | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 983 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07076 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 226 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 163 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 193 | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 126 | 1.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 193 | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 732 | 8.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 593 | 6.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,355 | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,360 | 15.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,882 | 44.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07076 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,906 | 61.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 563 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,137 | 8.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 18 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,939 | 22.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07076 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 496 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 996 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 400 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 703 | 5.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 574 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 528 | 4.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,802 | 14.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,338 | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,054 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 754 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 624 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 588 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.5% | 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 (07076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,274 | 98.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,993 | 88.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,033 | 20.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 339 | 1.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07076 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,399 | 83.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,775 | 31.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,292 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 60 | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 91 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 84 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07076 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,907 | 77.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 396 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 526 | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 222 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 95 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 264 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 565 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07076 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 237 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 599 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 457 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 651 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 788 | 8.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,647 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,869 | 32.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 850 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 877 | 9.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07076 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 153 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 903 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 925 | 10.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,979 | 33.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,078 | 34.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 937 | 10.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07076 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,805 | 88.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 62 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 619 | 7.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 287 | 3.3% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07076 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 248 | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,972 | 22.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,337 | 49.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,266 | 25.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07076 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 64 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 46 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 17 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 170 | 2.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,751 | 23.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,528 | 61.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 776 | 10.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07076 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,719 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,790 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 | 2.38 |
Households (07076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,823 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,841 | 66.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,035 | 34.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,008 | 11.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,702 | 19.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,607 | 40.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,020 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07076 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,837 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,563 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,264 | 63.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 346 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 590 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,226 | 22.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07076 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,720 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 376 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 530 | 7.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,042 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,602 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,170 | 17.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,383 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 916 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,613 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,627 | 6.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 177 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 467 | 28.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 983 | 60.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07076 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,383 | 94.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,153 | 4.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 402 | 34.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 627 | 54.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 329 | 28.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 124 | 10.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07076 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,596 | 83.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 218 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,131 | 1895.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,131 | 1895.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,131 | 1895.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,248 | 572.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 57 | 26.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 774 | 355.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 87 | 39.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07076 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,534 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,386 | 78.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,148 | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,153 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,116 | 9.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,699 | 7.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 180 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07076 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,823 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,658 | 98.1% | 89.4% |
Scotch Plains, NJ07076