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Plainfield, New Jersey · ZIP 07060

Plainfield — ZIP 07060

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Plainfield (07060) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Plainfield. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $537K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency28%
Schools nearby16

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$537K
Median rent$2,047/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$537K

Median Rent

$2,047/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,904

Violent Crime

976

Property Crime

7,928

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Union County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Warren Middle School06–08547
60%
63%
The Barack Obama Green Charter School06–12358
25%
45%
Cedarbrook Elementary SchoolKG–08671
18%
31%
West End SchoolPK–04600
17%
22%
East End SchoolPK–04451
17%
32%
Stony Brook SchoolPK–04272
17%
22%
Cresthaven Academy Charter SchoolKG–08621
16%
32%
North Plainfield Middle School07–08538
16%
31%
Washington Community SchoolPK–05557
15%
10%
Somerset School05–06485
14%
24%
North Plainfield High School09–121,141
13%
32%
Union County TEAMS Charter SchoolKG–12304
12%
32%
Evergreen Elementary SchoolKG–05398
10%
16%
Hubbard Middle School06–08737
8%
11%
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary SchoolKG–05423
8%
22%
Plainfield High School09–122,077
3%
16%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

47,560

Median Income

$79K

Homeownership

38%

Median Age

33.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07060 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 07060 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07060 is approximately $537K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 07060 in Plainfield has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.