07062 ZIP Code – Plainfield, New Jersey
ZIP code 07062 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Plainfield, New Jersey, within Union County with a population of approximately 14,253 residents. The median household income of $90,477 is below the New Jersey average and above the national average. Median home values of $348,700 are above the national average, with 63.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,674 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (increasing), 27% duplex/multi-family.
At 9.6%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 13.7% is near the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 30.8%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 36.2, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 07023, 07060, 07076.
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ZIP 07062 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 07062 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $90k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $348k | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,674 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.2 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.8% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 07023 – Fanwood
- 07060 – Plainfield
- 07076 – Scotch Plains
- 07069 – Watchung
- 07063 – Plainfield
- 07922 – Berkeley Heights
- 07090 – Westfield
- 07080 – South Plainfield
- 07092 – Mountainside
- 08820 – Edison
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07023 | FANWOOD | 7,723 | $177,727 |
| 07060 | PLAINFIELD | 47,883 | $66,761 |
| 07076 | SCOTCH PLAINS | 24,727 | $179,531 |
| 07069 | WATCHUNG | 6,651 | $152,168 |
| 07063 | PLAINFIELD | 14,849 | $82,188 |