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South Plainfield, NJ
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07080.
Population
24,473
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,950
ZIP codes
1
South Plainfield and its ZIP codes
South Plainfield at a glance
- South Plainfield is about 2.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 43rd among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $130,239, 26% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $470,900 (4% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,107 a month.
Local data for South Plainfield, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Plainfield, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,239
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$470,900
Median rent
$2,107/mo
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
44.0%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (4,406), Irish Americans (2,790), Indian Americans (2,707).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for South Plainfield.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,564
431,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.04B
FY 2026, $5,838 per person
PPP loans
$222M
1,180 loans, 19,241 jobs reported
How people get to work
South Plainfield, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South Plainfield, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,228
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,496
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Plainfield, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in South Plainfield
1 in or overlapping South Plainfield. Population shown
Cities near South Plainfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunellenBorough | 3 mi | 1.1 |
| PlainfieldCity | 3.2 mi | 6 |
| MetuchenBorough | 3.4 mi | 2.8 |
| North PlainfieldBorough | 3.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Rutgers University-Livingston CampusCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Rutgers University-Busch CampusCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| MiddlesexBorough | 4.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Menlo Park TerraceCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| FanwoodBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WatchungBorough | 5 mi | 6 |
| Highland ParkBorough | 5 mi | 1.8 |
| IselinCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.2 |
| ColoniaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| FordsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.9 |
| South Bound BrookBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| New BrunswickCity | 6.1 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Plainfield, NJ in?
- South Plainfield is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in South Plainfield, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping South Plainfield include 07080.
- What is the population of South Plainfield, NJ?
- About 24,473 people live in South Plainfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Plainfield?
- Nearby places include Dunellen (3 mi), Plainfield (3.2 mi), Metuchen (3.4 mi), North Plainfield (3.6 mi), Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023