ZIP Code 07060: Population, Income, Housing

State: NJ

Total population: 48,363 Household income: $78,602 Rent: $1,724

Overview

Total population

48,363

Rent

$1,724

Year built

1953

Household income

$78,602

Per capita income

$31,075

Poverty rate

15.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

3.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

54%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

New Jersey

County

Union County

City

North Plainfield

Total population

48,363

Adults over 25

30,150

Total households

14,951

Household size

3.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$78,602

Per capita income

$31,075

Poverty rate

15.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

54%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,724

Year built

1953

Households that rent

61.9%

Households that own

38.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

13%

Black

23.8%

Asian

2.3%

Two or more races

14.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

62.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

37.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

22,560 (94%)

Commute time to work

29 mins

Work from home

1,438 (6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

39.4%

High school graduate or GED

27.8%

Some college or associate degree

12.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

19.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 07060 with: Union County, NJ Plainfield, NJ New York metro area, NY-NJ New Jersey United States

ZIP 07060

Total population48,363

Rent$1,724

Year built1953

Household income$78,602

Per capita income$31,075

Poverty rate15.6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Union County, NJ

Total population579,290

Rent$1,730

Year built1956

Household income$103,202

Per capita income$52,874

Poverty rate9.2%

Unemployment rate4.4%

Plainfield, NJ

Total population55,236

Rent$1,767

Year built1952

Household income$85,908

Per capita income$30,960

Poverty rate15.5%

Unemployment rate6.3%

New York Metro Area, NY-NJ

Total population19,798,537

Rent$1,830

Year built1960

Household income$99,155

Per capita income$55,691

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

New Jersey State

Total population9,343,809

Rent$1,720

Year built1970

Household income$103,556

Per capita income$54,253

Poverty rate9.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP07060	CountyUnion, NJ	CityPlainfield, NJ	Metro AreaNew York metro area, NY-NJ	StateNew Jersey	CountryUnited States
Total population	48,363	579,290	55,236	19,798,537	9,343,809	334,922,499
Rent	$1,724	$1,730	$1,767	$1,830	$1,720	$1,413
Year built	1953	1956	1952	1960	1970	1980
Household income	$78,602	$103,202	$85,908	$99,155	$103,556	$80,734
Per capita income	$31,075	$52,874	$30,960	$55,691	$54,253	$44,673
Poverty rate	15.6%	9.2%	15.5%	12.7%	9.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.4%	6.3%	4.5%	4.5%	4%

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Summary for 07060

Rent & Income

In 07060, the typical monthly rent is $1,724 and the typical household income is $78,602. Rent here is similar to both Plainfield and New Jersey, and household income is lower than both Plainfield and New Jersey. The estimated poverty rate is 15.6%, which is similar to the Plainfield rate and higher than the New Jersey rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 61.9% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 19.9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 07060 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 07060 — Poverty

How ZIP 07060 compares in New Jersey (94 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,724	50 / 94	from lower rent	$1,102 – $3,093
Household income	$78,602	63 / 94	from higher income	$41,126 – $232,629
Poverty rate	15.6%	69 / 94	from lower poverty	1.8% – 32%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in New Jersey with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 07060

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 07060 ranks 50th out of 94 ZIP Codes in New Jersey. Statewide, values range from $1,102 in ZIP 08618 up to $3,093 in ZIP 07302.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 63rd out of 94 ZIP Codes. Across New Jersey, figures vary from $41,126 in ZIP 08401 up to $232,629 in ZIP 07090.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 07060 places 69th out of 94 ZIP Codes. Throughout New Jersey, numbers span from 1.8% in ZIP 07090 up to 32% in ZIP 08401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 07060 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,724 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 07060

Annual Household Income: $78,602

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 07060

Estimated Rate: 15.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 07060

In ZIP Code 07060, households that rent: 9,259 (61.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	9,259	61.9%
Owner-Occupied	5,692	38.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 07060

In ZIP Code 07060, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,997 (54%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,997	54%
Other renter households	4,262	46%
Total renter households	9,259	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 07060

Less than High School: 11,879 people (39.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,373 people (27.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,888 people (12.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,010 people (19.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 30,150

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.