Question 1

Is 07060 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 07060 in Plainfield has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Plainfield city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 07060 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 07060?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 07060 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 07060. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 07060 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Plainfield. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 07060?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 07060 is approximately $524K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 07060 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 07060 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 07060 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 07060 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Plainfield. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 07060 scores similarly to the middle tier of Plainfield neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Plainfield — ZIP 07060

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Union County TEAMS Charter School	KG–12	—	—	—
The Barack Obama Green Charter School	06–12	—	—	—
Cresthaven Academy Charter School	KG–08	—	—	—
North Plainfield Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
North Plainfield High School	09–12	—	—	—
East End School	PK–04	—	—	—
Somerset School	05–06	—	—	—
Stony Brook School	PK–04	—	—	—
West End School	PK–04	—	—	—
Plainfield High School	09–12	—	—	—
Hubbard Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Cedarbrook Elementary School	KG–08	—	—	—
Evergreen Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Washington Community School	PK–05	—	—	—
Warren Middle School	06–08	—	—	—