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Plainfield, NJ
City in Union County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07060, 07062, 07063.
Population
55,236
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
9,269
ZIP codes
3
Plainfield and its ZIP codes
Plainfield at a glance
- Plainfield is about 7.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $85,908 a year, 17% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $410,800 (10% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,767 a month.
Local data for Plainfield, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plainfield, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,908
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$410,800
Median rent
$1,767/mo
Homeownership
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (8,971), Salvadoran Americans (6,582), Ecuadorian Americans (3,135).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Plainfield.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,755
231,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,152
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.67B
FY 2026, $4,637 per person
PPP loans
$79.73M
1,542 loans, 9,258 jobs reported
How people get to work
Plainfield, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.0%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit5.2%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other21.3%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plainfield, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,566
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainfield, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.0%
U.S. 11.1% +15.9 pts
ZIP codes in Plainfield
3 in or overlapping Plainfield. Population shown
Cities near Plainfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North PlainfieldBorough | 1.5 mi | 2.8 |
| FanwoodBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WatchungBorough | 2.1 mi | 6 |
| South PlainfieldBorough | 3.2 mi | 8.3 |
| DunellenBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| WestfieldTown | 3.8 mi | 6.7 |
| GarwoodBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| MountainsideBorough | 5 mi | 4 |
| ColoniaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| New ProvidenceBorough | 5.5 mi | 3.7 |
| GilletteCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.3 |
| MiddlesexBorough | 5.8 mi | 3.5 |
| MetuchenBorough | 5.8 mi | 2.8 |
| CranfordCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| IselinCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.2 |
| StirlingCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainfield, NJ in?
- Plainfield is in Union County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Plainfield, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Plainfield include 07060, 07062, 07063.
- What is the population of Plainfield, NJ?
- About 55,236 people live in Plainfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainfield?
- Nearby places include North Plainfield (1.5 mi), Fanwood (1.9 mi), Watchung (2.1 mi), South Plainfield (3.2 mi), Dunellen (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023