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ZIP Code 07080
South Plainfield, NJ, Middlesex County
Population
24,411
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,969
City
South Plainfield
ZIP 07080 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 07080 at a glance
- ZIP 07080 (South Plainfield) is about 2.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $130,205 a year, 26% more than the New Jersey figure 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 ZIP 07080
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 07080, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,205
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$470,900
Prices +8.2% in a year
Median rent
$2,107/mo
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
43.8%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
29.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,061
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
23,674
$1.9B annual payroll
PPP loans
$222M
1,180 loans
Campaign donations
$66.11K
15% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 07080, 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 ZIP 07080, 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)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 07080
ZIP codes near 07080
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 08820Metuchen | 2.9 mi | 10.4 |
| 07063Plainfield | 2.9 mi | 1.8 |
| 07060Plainfield | 3.1 mi | 5 |
| 08854Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 3.4 mi | 18.9 |
| 08840Metuchen | 3.5 mi | 3.2 |
| 08812Dunellen | 3.9 mi | 5.1 |
| 08817Highland Park | 4.1 mi | 10.6 |
| 07062Plainfield | 4.2 mi | 1.9 |
| 08846Middlesex | 4.4 mi | 3.5 |
| 08904Highland Park | 4.9 mi | 1.8 |
| 07069Watchung | 4.9 mi | 6.3 |
| 07023Fanwood | 5 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 07080?
- ZIP code 07080 is in South Plainfield, NJ (Middlesex County).
- What county is ZIP code 07080 in?
- ZIP code 07080 is mostly in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 07080?
- About 24,411 people live in the 07080 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.