07063 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 07063, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

07063 is a zip code in Somerset County and Union County, New Jersey, which covers North Plainfield and Plainfield, with a total population of 14,764 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 07063 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 07063.

The estimated population of people living in 07063 is 14,764, with a median age of 35.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 07063 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,764
+13.12%
+5.22%
2020
13,052
 -3.95% -
2019
13,589
 -0.56% -
2018
13,666
 -2.6% -
2017
14,031
 - -

Population of 07063 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 07063 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
10.7%
12%
 -10.83%
Black/African American
40.1%
33.1%
 +21.15%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
42.5%
44%
 -3.41%
Asian
2.6%
2.9%
 -10.34%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.1%
 +145.45%
Other
1.4%
6.9%
 -79.71%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 07063 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 07063 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 07063 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 07063 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.1 -7.39% 32.1 -11.81% 37.8 -3.08%
2020 37.9 +3.84% 36.4 0% 39 +6.27%
2019 36.5 +1.39% 36.4 0% 36.7 +3.38%
2018 36 +3.15% 36.4 +5.2% 35.5 +0.57%
2017 34.9 - 34.6 - 35.3 -

The median age of the 07063 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 07063 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,343 -6.59% 987 +23.8% 1,193 1,165
10 to 19 935 +39.61% 869 -13.7% 1,278 752
20 to 29 730 +35.43% 1,005 -4.96% 982 951
30 to 39 1,237 1.49% 1,074 -4.12% 1,208 967
40 to 49 1,065 +19.79% 1,091 +10.5% 1,260 1,203
50 to 59 1,026 -22.01% 817 +11.73% 799 912
60 to 69 518 +25.49% 450 +69.5% 640 841
70+ 325 -4.79% 559 -47.35% 295 318

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 07063 zip code is $69,750.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 07063.

  • Under 25
    $44,792.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,735.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,399.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,277.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 07063 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 07063, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 07063 is currently $91,746.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.18% of households in 07063 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 07063 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 07063 is $28,177.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 07063 by the total population of 07063.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 07063 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 07063 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.72%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 07063 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 07063 zip over the age of 16 is 11,084.

Of those people, a total of 72.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 07063 is 65.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 07063 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 708 38.40% 33.80%
20 to 24 years 876 78.30% 6.60%
25 to 29 years 1,057 88.10% 19.90%
30 to 34 years 1,053 74.00% 2.20%
35 to 44 years 2,306 90.10% 14.30%
45 to 54 years 2,102 86.00% 7.20%
55 to 59 years 888 77.00% 6.60%
60 to 64 years 736 72.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 895 26.90% 15.40%
75 years and over 463 9.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 07063. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,442 72.10% 2.00%
Black or African American 4,875 69.20% 10.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 338 45.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,903 82.90% 16.20%
Two or more races 526 68.30% 18.10%
Hispanic or Latino 4,537 80.40% 10.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,421 66.60% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 07063 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 07063 is 7,206, with median earnings of $37,179.00.

Women in 07063 are earning approximately 110.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,206 $37,179.00
Male 3,903 $34,797.00
Female 3,303 $38,516.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 07063 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 581 $53,924.00
Business and Financial 251 $63,542.00
Computer and Mathematical 145 $85,536.00
Architecture and Engineering 113 $64,142.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 140 $73,750.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 319 $36,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $36,058.00
Healthcare Practitioners 398 $76,410.00
Healthcare Support 230 $43,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 84 $32,500.00
Law Enforcement 92 $63,648.00
Food Preparation and Serving 249 $35,025.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 502 $21,869.00
Personal Care and Service 80 $23,583.00
Sales 799 $20,760.00
Office and Administrative Support 979 $39,477.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 531 $30,453.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 227 $76,782.00
Production 615 $30,118.00
Transportation and Material Moving 382 $32,955.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 07063 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 07063.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 278 $76,806.00 303 $41,438.00
Business and Financial 103 $53,854.00 148 $68,553.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $76,583.00 67 $199,276.00
Architecture and Engineering 113 $64,142.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00 125 $107,768.00
Legal 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 115 $57,176.00 204 $31,346.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 40 $83,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 80 $0.00 318 $76,538.00
Healthcare Support 47 $0.00 183 $43,520.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $25,114.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 79 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 132 $37,300.00 117 $20,156.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 353 $21,340.00 149 $23,316.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $12,500.00 26 $0.00
Sales 253 $25,855.00 546 $20,593.00
Office and Administrative Support 381 $32,234.00 598 $39,682.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 518 $30,733.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 227 $76,782.00 0 $0.00
Production 508 $30,769.00 107 $22,025.00
Transportation and Material Moving 336 $31,486.00 46 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,366 households in 07063, with an average household size of 3.24 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,423 families living in the 07063 zip code with an average family size of 3.52 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 07063:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,773 458 1,192 943
Average Household Size 3.84 3.48 3.76 1.35
Total Families 1,773 458 1,192 0
Average Household Size 3.82 3.02 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 3,423 families living in 07063, 10.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 07063:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,534 housing units in 07063.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,366 96.29%
Vacant 168 3.71%

38.02% of the total 4,534 housing units in 07063 are rental units. This is approximately 1,724 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,607 are occupied by the owner - or 57.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 07063 is $1,474.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 07063 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    35
  • Less than $500
    31
  • $500 to $999
    197
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    682
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    493
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    267
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    54

Property Value

The median value of a property in 07063 is $282,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 07063 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    33
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    22
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    67
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    127
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,359
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    901
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    60
  • $1,000,000 or more
    38

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 07063. The chart below shows the number of properties in 07063 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,641
  • 1940 to 1949
    910
  • 1950 to 1959
    738
  • 1960 to 1969
    552
  • 1970 to 1979
    365
  • 1980 to 1989
    93
  • 1990 to 1999
    62
  • 2000 to 2009
    54
  • 2010 to 2013
    119
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 07063 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    460
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,616
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,217
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,073

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 07063 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 07063 that commute to work in a particular way.

34 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 07063.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    34
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    479
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    516
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    794
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    613
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    683
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,043
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    188
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    500
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    680
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    677
  • 90 or more minutes
    418

Summary

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