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.
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ZIP 07060 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 07060 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $339k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,489 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.9 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 07062 – Plainfield
- 07063 – Plainfield
- 07069 – Watchung
- 07023 – Fanwood
- 07076 – Scotch Plains
- 07080 – South Plainfield
- 08812 – Dunellen
- 08820 – Edison
- 07922 – Berkeley Heights
- 07090 – Westfield
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 |