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ZIP 07060

Pop. 48,363·Union County·173rd most expensive ZIP in New Jersey
Median rent (all units)
$2,078/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$116
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ZIP 07060 · $2,078
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,140
Research median
$2,260/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,936/yr
At $2,078/mo median
Location
StateNJ
CountyUnion County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 07060 (Plainfield, NJ) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,363
Median income
$78,602
Median age
33.4
Renters
61.9%
Age distribution
27%
26.5%
24.9%
12.5%
Under 1827%
18–3426.5%
35–5424.9%
55–6412.5%
65+9.2%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
13%
23.8%
62.9%
White13%
Black23.8%
Hispanic62.9%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
28.3%
27.8%
24%
19.9%
No HS diploma28.3%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+19.9%
Housing tenure
38.1%
61.9%
Owner38.1%
Renter61.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 07060 in Plainfield, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,414 → $78,602
up 25.9%
Population
47,683 → 48,363
up 1.4%
Renter share
60.7% → 61.9%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 19.9%
-2.7 pts
Median age
34.7 → 33.4
-1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $78,602 today, compared with $62,414 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 47,683 residents to roughly 48,363. College-educated residents now make up 19.9% of adults here, versus 22.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 07060 covers Plainfield, NJ. The median rent here is $2,078/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($78,602/yr), ZIP 07060 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 07060?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 07060 (Plainfield, NJ) is $2,078. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 07060 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 07060's median rent of $2,078/mo is $116 (6%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 07060 compare to other ZIPs in New Jersey?

ZIP 07060 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Jersey, ranking #173 out of 210 ZIPs at $2,078/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 07060?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,078/mo in ZIP 07060. The local median household income is $78,602/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 07060?

Rent in ZIP 07060 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 07060 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 07060 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,078/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($78,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 07060 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 07060 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.9% of ZIP 07060 households are renters, while 38.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 07060 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 07060 compare to the rest of Plainfield?

ZIP 07060 is more affordable than Plainfield overall. At $2,078/mo, it's $92 below the Plainfield citywide median of $2,170/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 07060 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 07060 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,078/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 07060's median household income ($78,602/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 07060 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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