07060 ZIP Code — Plainfield, NJ
Union County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07060 is located in Plainfield, New Jersey, within Union County. It covers approximately 5.00 square miles and serves a population of 47,883 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 07060
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $339,400. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $66,761. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 34% of households.
47,883
population
5.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07060 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07060
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07060. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Plainfield | Acceptable |
| Plainfield | Acceptable |
| Plainfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07063 Plainfield (1.2 mi)
07062 Plainfield (1.6 mi)
07069 Watchung (1.7 mi)
07023 Fanwood (2.6 mi)
08812 Dunellen (3.3 mi)
07080 South Plainfield (3.4 mi)
07076 Scotch Plains (3.5 mi)
07922 Berkeley Heights (3.9 mi)
08820 Edison (4.3 mi)
08846 Middlesex (4.9 mi)
07090 Westfield (4.9 mi)
08854 Piscataway (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,883 |
| Population density | 9,577 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.00 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6197 |
| Longitude | -74.4279 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 908 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.8% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
47,883
Population
9,577
People per sq mi
34.3
Median age
$66,761
Median household income
$29,780
Per capita income
$339,400
Median home value
$1,489
Median monthly rent
39.2%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
Unemployment
6,894
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,873
Under 5
1,930
1,660
5–9
1,712
1,513
10–14
1,560
1,520
15–19
1,566
2,073
20–24
2,138
3,548
25–34
3,658
3,164
35–44
3,261
2,555
45–54
2,634
1,548
55–59
1,596
1,455
60–64
1,501
1,694
65–74
1,746
699
75–84
720
275
85+
284
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,117 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 35,766 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,418 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
33.2%
Other race
25.1%
Black or African American
16.8%
White
13.8%
Two or more races
8.8%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 23,843 | 33.2% |
| Other race | 18,036 | 25.1% |
| Black or African American | 12,067 | 16.8% |
| White | 9,908 | 13.8% |
| Two or more races | 6,344 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 1,203 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 325 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.8% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.6% |
| Median income | $66,761 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
6.8%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
48.2%
$500k–$1M
14.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,489 |
| Owner occupied | 39.2% |
| Renter occupied | 60.8% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 37.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.3% |
| 3 or more | 16.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.0% |
| Electricity | 16.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,370 | 40.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,741 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,663 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,904 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,692 | 36.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,991 | 25.5% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.8% | 47.0% |
| Married | 43.6% | 35.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
5.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 730 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 967 | 7.9% |
| Elementary school | 5,070 | 41.5% |
| High school | 2,372 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,089 | 25.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Professional & management
13.9%
Retail trade
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
12.6%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Construction
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Other services
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.3% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 22.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.1% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 3.7% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 16.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
Poverty
All people
17.9%
Under 18 years
26.9%
18 and over
14.9%
Married-couple families
10.5%
Female-led households
17.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.7% |
| Retirement income | 14.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 29.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.9% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 26.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 53.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 763 | 2.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 43.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.8% |
| No insurance | 26.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,080 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 14,880 | 33.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 14,011 | 31.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 481 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 73 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,754 | 55.9% |
| Born in same state | 25,995 | 54.3% |
| Born in different state | 20,281 | 42.4% |
| Foreign born | 759 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 21,129 | 44.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,925 | 32.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 930 | 1.9% |
| Arab | 883 | 1.8% |
| French | 512 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 80 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 64 | 0.1% |
| English | 59 | 0.1% |
| German | 29 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.7% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07060
What city is ZIP code 07060 in?
ZIP code 07060 is primarily assigned to Plainfield, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07060 in?
ZIP code 07060 falls within Union County, New Jersey.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07060?
Approximately 34% of households in ZIP code 07060 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 07060 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 07060 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07060?
18% of residents in ZIP code 07060 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07060?
The median home value in ZIP code 07060 is $339,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 07060 in?
ZIP code 07060 observes the EST timezone.