07063 ZIP Code — Plainfield, NJ
Union County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07063 is located in Plainfield, New Jersey, within Union County. It covers approximately 1.79 square miles and serves a population of 14,849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732/908.
About ZIP code 07063
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 $345,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $82,188.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 31% of households.
14,849
population
1.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07063 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07063
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07063. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Plainfield | Acceptable |
| Plainfield | Acceptable |
| Plainfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07060 Plainfield (1.2 mi)
08812 Dunellen (2.1 mi)
07069 Watchung (2.4 mi)
07062 Plainfield (2.8 mi)
07080 South Plainfield (2.9 mi)
08846 Middlesex (3.6 mi)
07023 Fanwood (3.9 mi)
08854 Piscataway (3.9 mi)
08820 Edison (4.5 mi)
07076 Scotch Plains (4.7 mi)
07922 Berkeley Heights (4.9 mi)
08805 Bound Brook (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,849 |
| Population density | 8,296 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6067 |
| Longitude | -74.4444 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 732/908 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.1% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.6% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
14,849
Population
8,296
People per sq mi
32.8
Median age
$82,188
Median household income
$29,345
Per capita income
$345,600
Median home value
$1,669
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
Unemployment
2,747
Housing units
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
570
Under 5
507
699
5–9
621
670
10–14
595
486
15–19
432
490
20–24
435
1,213
25–34
1,078
993
35–44
881
1,220
45–54
1,083
404
55–59
359
407
60–64
361
468
65–74
416
155
75–84
138
89
85+
79
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,254 | 28.6% |
| 18 and over | 10,595 | 71.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,345 | 9.1% |
| Median age | 32.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
30.6%
Other race
28.3%
Black or African American
24.8%
White
11.1%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,539 | 30.6% |
| Other race | 6,049 | 28.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,307 | 24.8% |
| White | 2,365 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 859 | 4% |
| Asian | 269 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.1% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.6% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
22.6%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.6% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $82,188 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
59.1%
$500k–$1M
8.1%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $345,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,669 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 2.1% |
| Single-family detached | 60.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% |
| 3 or more | 28.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.2% |
| Electricity | 11.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 6.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,908 | 45.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 397 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 646 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,286 | 30.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,911 | 45.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 918 | 21.7% |
| Average household size | 3.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.0% | 46.1% |
| Married | 38.8% | 38.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
17.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
30.6%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 75.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 471 | 11.9% |
| Kindergarten | 301 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,873 | 47.3% |
| High school | 812 | 20.5% |
| College / grad school | 503 | 12.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Retail trade
13.0%
Construction
12.9%
Transportation & utilities
11.7%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Professional & management
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Other services
4.9%
Wholesale trade
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Information
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.3% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 21.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.7% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 7.8% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 11.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
22.0%
18 and over
14.2%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
19.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.8% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.8% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 25.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 55.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 191 | 1.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 43.3% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| No insurance | 23.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,772 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 4,311 | 31.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,980 | 28.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 172 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 31 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,725 | 65.5% |
| Born in same state | 9,302 | 62.6% |
| Born in different state | 7,011 | 47.2% |
| Foreign born | 423 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,124 | 34.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,567 | 30.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 377 | 2.5% |
| Italian | 326 | 2.2% |
| French | 76 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 8 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.5% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07063
What city is ZIP code 07063 in?
ZIP code 07063 is primarily assigned to Plainfield, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07063 in?
ZIP code 07063 falls within Union County, New Jersey.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07063?
Approximately 31% of households in ZIP code 07063 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07063?
16% of residents in ZIP code 07063 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07063?
The median home value in ZIP code 07063 is $345,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 07063?
ZIP code 07063 has an estimated population of 14,849 residents, with a density of 8,319 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07063 in?
ZIP code 07063 observes the EST timezone.