07062 ZIP Code — Plainfield, NJ
Union County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07062 is located in Plainfield, New Jersey, within Union County. It covers approximately 1.92 square miles and serves a population of 14,253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.
About ZIP code 07062
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 $348,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $90,477.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
14,253
population
1.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07062 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07062
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07062. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Plainfield | Acceptable |
| Plainfield | Acceptable |
| Plainfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07023 Fanwood (1.1 mi)
07060 Plainfield (1.6 mi)
07076 Scotch Plains (2 mi)
07069 Watchung (2.2 mi)
07063 Plainfield (2.8 mi)
07922 Berkeley Heights (3.1 mi)
07090 Westfield (3.3 mi)
07080 South Plainfield (4.2 mi)
08820 Edison (4.2 mi)
07027 Garwood (4.4 mi)
07974 New Providence (4.5 mi)
08812 Dunellen (4.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,253 |
| Population density | 7,423 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6322 |
| Longitude | -74.4028 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 908 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.6% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.4% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
14,253
Population
7,423
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$90,477
Median household income
$34,978
Per capita income
$348,700
Median home value
$1,674
Median monthly rent
63.4%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unemployment
3,105
Housing units
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
445
Under 5
438
495
5–9
486
503
10–14
494
507
15–19
498
495
20–24
487
938
25–34
922
1,105
35–44
1,087
1,034
45–54
1,017
396
55–59
390
394
60–64
387
576
65–74
567
205
75–84
202
93
85+
92
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,568 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 10,685 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,735 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
37.7%
Hispanic or Latino
24.3%
Other race
20%
White
12%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,104 | 37.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,568 | 24.3% |
| Other race | 3,773 | 20% |
| White | 2,251 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 998 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 127 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.6% | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.4% | 28.5% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 27.1% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 14.6% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
2.7%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
6.5%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
24.6%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 10.5% |
| Median income | $90,477 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
56.3%
$500k–$1M
11.7%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,674 |
| Owner occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter occupied | 36.6% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 63.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 22.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.6% |
| Electricity | 5.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 5.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,162 | 47.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 423 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 696 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,312 | 28.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,820 | 39.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,251 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 3.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.9% | 39.8% |
| Married | 44.5% | 41.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
28.3%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 273 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 362 | 9.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,542 | 41.8% |
| High school | 871 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 637 | 17.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Professional & management
14.8%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Retail trade
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Public administration
5.2%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
4.5%
Information
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 24.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 1.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.6% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 5.6% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Work from home | 9.9% |
| Other means | 6.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
22.7%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
20.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 30.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 29.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.4% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 21.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 55.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 351 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 26.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.1% |
| No insurance | 13.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,370 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 2,812 | 21.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,238 | 16.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 552 | 4.1% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,979 | 70.0% |
| Born in same state | 9,622 | 67.5% |
| Born in different state | 7,366 | 51.7% |
| Foreign born | 357 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,274 | 30.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,038 | 47.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 710 | 5% |
| French | 259 | 1.8% |
| Italian | 147 | 1% |
| Irish | 102 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 29 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.2% |
| English | 16 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.2% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07062
What city is ZIP code 07062 in?
ZIP code 07062 is primarily assigned to Plainfield, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07062 in?
ZIP code 07062 falls within Union County, New Jersey.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 07062?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 07062 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07062?
The median home value in ZIP code 07062 is $348,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 07062?
ZIP code 07062 has an estimated population of 14,253 residents, with a density of 7,412 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07062?
The median household income in ZIP code 07062 is $90,477, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 07062 in?
ZIP code 07062 observes the EST timezone.