07080 ZIP Code — South Plainfield, NJ

Middlesex County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07080 is located in South Plainfield, New Jersey, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 8.22 square miles and serves a population of 24,256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 732.

About ZIP code 07080

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $417,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $123,516. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 07080 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

24,256

population

8.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07080 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07080

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07080. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Plainfield	Acceptable
South Plainfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

08820 Edison (2.4 mi) 07063 Plainfield (2.9 mi) 08854 Piscataway (3 mi) 07060 Plainfield (3.4 mi) 08899 Edison (3.7 mi) 08817 Edison (3.8 mi) 08840 Metuchen (3.9 mi) 08812 Dunellen (4.2 mi) 07062 Plainfield (4.2 mi) 08846 Middlesex (4.5 mi) 08904 Highland Park (4.9 mi) 07023 Fanwood (5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	24,256
Population density	2,951 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	8.22 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.5724
Longitude	-74.4135
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	732

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	26.5%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	27.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	43.6%	31.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	12.2%	14.1%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

24,256

Population

2,951

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$123,516

Median household income

$48,232

Per capita income

$417,500

Median home value

$1,881

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

7,200

Housing units

42.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

823

Under 5

859

573

5–9

599

584

10–14

610

635

15–19

663

581

20–24

606

1,724

25–34

1,800

1,601

35–44

1,671

1,555

45–54

1,624

875

55–59

913

790

60–64

824

1,253

65–74

1,307

601

75–84

627

273

85+

285

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,871	20.1%
18 and over	19,385	79.9%
65 and over	4,346	17.9%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.9%

Asian 15.1%

Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

Black or African American 10.4%

Other race 7.8%

Two or more races 6.4%

Group	Count	%
White	13,386	48.9%
Asian	4,123	15.1%
Hispanic or Latino	3,126	11.4%
Black or African American	2,838	10.4%
Other race	2,145	7.8%
Two or more races	1,748	6.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	26.5%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	27.5%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	43.6%	31.9%	28.3%
Over $200k	12.2%	14.1%	14.8%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k+ 22.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	17.0%
$200k+	22.0%
Median income	$123,516

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 0.3%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 69.3%

$500k–$1M 18.4%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$417,500
Median rent / month	$1,881
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	28.9%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.7%
Electricity	7.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,538	68.0%
Cohabiting couple	283	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	684	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,634	20.1%
Households with children under 18	2,926	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,823	34.7%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	23.3%
Married	60.7%	59.3%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%
Widowed	2.0%	9.9%
Divorced	5.1%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 25.5%

Graduate / professional 17.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	42.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	535	9.7%
Kindergarten	254	4.6%
Elementary school	1,660	30.1%
High school	1,310	23.8%
College / grad school	1,755	31.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Professional & management 14.5%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Retail trade 9.9%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Public administration 7.1%

Construction 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.3%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.1%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	18.2%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	15.4%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	725	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	27.3%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,574	93.1%
Spanish	2,085	9.2%
Other Indo-European	940	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	673	3.0%
Other languages	456	2.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,467	76.1%
Born in same state	18,072	74.5%
Born in different state	14,184	58.5%
Foreign born	395	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	5,789	23.9%
Not a US citizen	3,784	65.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,853	11.8%
Arab	645	2.7%
French	485	2%
Irish	239	1%
English	170	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	110	0.5%
Norwegian	76	0.3%
Polish	56	0.2%
German	26	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	95.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07080

What city is ZIP code 07080 in?

ZIP code 07080 is primarily assigned to South Plainfield, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07080 in?

ZIP code 07080 falls within Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 07080 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 07080 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07080?

The median household income in ZIP code 07080 is $123,516, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07080?

The median home value in ZIP code 07080 is $417,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 07080?

ZIP code 07080 has an estimated population of 24,256 residents, with a density of 2,950 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 07080 in?

ZIP code 07080 observes the EST timezone.