Zip code 07063: Plainfield, New Jersey

Q: What city is zip code 07063?

07063 is assigned to Plainfield, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 07063 in?

07063 is mostly in Union County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 07063?

About 14,235 people live in 07063, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 07063?

The median household income in 07063 is $93,304.

Q: What zip codes are near 07063?

The closest zip codes to 07063 are 07060, 08812, 07080, 07069, 07062.

Residential delivery areaUnion CountyEastern Time

Population

14,235

Median household income

$93K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$393K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,836/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.8 sq mi

7,975 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 07063

07063 is an urban zip code in Plainfield, New Jersey (Union County), covering 1.8 sq mi of land. About 14,235 people live here, or 7,975 per square mile. The median resident is 32.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $93,304 a year, 16% above the national median of $80,734. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $392,500, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,836 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and cleaning and personal care. 46% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 07063 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate22.6%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%15th of 579 in NJ
Residents under 1830%
95th
U.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%28th of 580 in NJ
Foreign-born residents35.5%
92nd
U.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%80th of 580 in NJ
Population density7,975/sq mi
90th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi76th of 580 in NJ
Rent-burdened renters62.7%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%95th of 553 in NJ
Average commute32.1 min
84th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min223rd of 563 in NJ
Median gross rent$1,836
76th
U.S. $1,413 · NJ $1,720226th of 517 in NJ
Poverty rate16.8%
76th
U.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%54th of 579 in NJ
Broadband access94.8%
74th
U.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%266th of 576 in NJ
Unemployment rate6.3%
72nd
U.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%206th of 578 in NJ
Diversity index58.6
69th
U.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4151st of 580 in NJ
Median household income$93,304
65th
U.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556410th of 566 in NJ
Median home value$392,500
61st
U.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,400366th of 563 in NJ
Homeownership rate63.6%
39th
U.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%421st of 576 in NJ
Work from home9.5%
31st
U.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%447th of 577 in NJ
Tech workers1.6%
25th
U.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%477th of 578 in NJ
Bachelor's degree or higher20.8%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%520th of 580 in NJ
Population14,235
22nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809232nd of 580 in NJ
Government workers10.3%
21st
U.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%474th of 578 in NJ
Per capita income$29,805
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253536th of 579 in NJ
Self-employed workers6.6%
15th
U.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%426th of 578 in NJ
Median earnings per worker$36,980
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474543rd of 575 in NJ
Healthcare workers6.7%
13th
U.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%448th of 578 in NJ
Median age32.7
10th
U.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1551st of 579 in NJ
Residents 65 and older9.8%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%549th of 580 in NJ
Veterans2%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%484th of 580 in NJ
Income inequality (Gini)0.360
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478514th of 574 in NJ
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%572nd of 576 in NJ

Measure	07063	Union	NJ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NJ
Uninsured rateWeakness	22.6%	13%	7.5%	8.4%	97th	15th of 579
Residents under 18	30%	23.5%	21.8%	22%	95th	28th of 580
Foreign-born residents	35.5%	33.6%	23.9%	14.1%	92nd	80th of 580
Population density	7,975/sq mi	5,637/sq mi	1,270/sq mi	95/sq mi	90th	76th of 580
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.7%	51.4%	51.6%	51.1%	89th	95th of 553
Average commuteWeakness	32.1 min	30.2 min	30.5 min	26.4 min	84th	223rd of 563
Median gross rent	$1,836	$1,730	$1,720	$1,413	76th	226th of 517
Poverty rate	16.8%	9.2%	9.7%	12.5%	76th	54th of 579
Broadband access	94.8%	93.3%	92.8%	91%	74th	266th of 576
Unemployment rate	6.3%	6.5%	6.3%	5.2%	72nd	206th of 578
Diversity index	58.6	71	66.4	61.4	69th	151st of 580
Median household income	$93,304	$103,202	$103,556	$80,734	65th	410th of 566
Median home value	$392,500	$529,200	$454,400	$332,700	61st	366th of 563
Homeownership rate	63.6%	57.4%	63.8%	65.2%	39th	421st of 576
Work from home	9.5%	14.2%	16.8%	15.1%	31st	447th of 577
Tech workers	1.6%	3.3%	4.8%	3.8%	25th	477th of 578
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.8%	38.9%	43.6%	35.7%	23rd	520th of 580
Population	14,235	579,290	9,343,809	334,922,499	22nd	232nd of 580
Government workers	10.3%	13.9%	14.3%	14.5%	21st	474th of 578
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,805	$52,874	$54,253	$44,673	18th	536th of 579
Self-employed workers	6.6%	8.3%	8.9%	10%	15th	426th of 578
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,980	$55,741	$60,474	$49,666	14th	543rd of 575
Healthcare workers	6.7%	8.5%	9.2%	9.7%	13th	448th of 578
Median age	32.7	39.1	40.1	38.9	10th	551st of 579
Residents 65 and older	9.8%	15.1%	17.2%	17.2%	8th	549th of 580
Veterans	2%	2.5%	3.7%	6.2%	6th	484th of 580
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.360	0.483	0.478	0.483	4th	514th of 574
Housing vacancy	0%	4.3%	7.5%	10.1%	1st	572nd of 576

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.7

Under 18

30%

65 and over

9.8%

Race and ethnicity

White7%
Black34%
Hispanic54%
Asian1.0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

58.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

35.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

47.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

54%

Spanish

41%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 3,931
Average household size: 3.5
Family households: 83.6%
Married couples: 45.4%
Living alone: 14.6%
Veterans (of adults): 2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

11%

Median household income

07063

$93,304

Union Co.

$103,202

New Jersey

$103,556

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,805

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

24.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.360

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

07063

$392,500

Union Co.

$529,200

New Jersey

$454,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

07063

$1,836

Union Co.

$1,730

New Jersey

$1,720

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

31%

5–19 units

0.8%

20+ units

Mobile home

0.4%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,931
Owner-occupied: 63.6%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1953
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.8%
Home value to income: 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

59%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.9%

Worked from home

10%

Other

14%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

24%

20–29

21%

30–44

28%

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

32.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

73.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

15%

Transportation and moving

15%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Sales

11%

Office and admin

10%

Production

Healthcare

Management

Business and finance

Food service

Education

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Construction

13%

Retail

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Manufacturing

10%

Health care and social assistance

Admin, support and management

Education

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Wholesale

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$36,980

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	07063	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$73,306	$74,888
Service	$34,614	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,288	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,897	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,933	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

31%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
Households with broadband: 94.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 82.8%
No internet access: 3.1%
Without health insurance: 22.6%
Limited-English households: 10.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Plainfield
State: New Jersey
County: Union County
Center point: 40.6051° N, 74.4445° W
Land area: 1.8 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

07063 spans 2 counties

Union County61% of land
Somerset County39% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Plainfield61% of zip
North Plainfield39% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 07063

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
07060	Plainfield, NJ	1.4 mi	48,363	$78,602	$393,800
08812	Dunellen, NJ	1.9 mi	14,224	$118,316	$442,900
07080	South Plainfield, NJ	2.6 mi	24,411	$130,205	$470,900
07069	Watchung, NJ	2.6 mi	6,623	$171,705	$883,300
07062	Plainfield, NJ	2.8 mi	15,399	$98,344	$396,100
08846	Middlesex, NJ	3.5 mi	14,645	$105,000	$446,400
07023	Fanwood, NJ	4 mi	7,799	$195,529	$635,200
07076	Scotch Plains, NJ	4.2 mi	24,843	$183,655	$718,200
07059	Warren, NJ	4.4 mi	16,811	$212,479	$921,500
08820	Edison, NJ	4.6 mi	39,978	$171,363	$630,200
08854	Piscataway, NJ	4.6 mi	61,088	$127,806	$449,900
07922	Berkeley Heights, NJ	5 mi	12,195	$202,944	$785,300

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Questions about 07063

What city is zip code 07063?

07063 is assigned to Plainfield, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 07063 in?

07063 is mostly in Union County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 07063?

About 14,235 people live in 07063, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 07063 in?

07063 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 07063?

The median household income in 07063 is $93,304.

What zip codes are near 07063?

The closest zip codes to 07063 are 07060, 08812, 07080, 07069, 07062.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07063, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.