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North Plainfield, NJ

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in North Plainfield.

Population: 77,997 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North Plainfield, NJ is $508,147 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $503,333 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,204/month. 27 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$508,147

Typical home value

+0.2%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$508,147
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+38.5%
10-year appreciation
+157.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$510,967
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$503,333
Median list price
$489,933
Median price per sqft
$383
1-year sale-price change
-3.9%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
98
For-sale inventory
165
Sale-to-list ratio
105.0%
Active listings
136
1-year forecast
+3.2%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
51

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,204/mo
1-year rent change
-2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,637/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,233/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,785/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,188/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
27
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
5
High schools
5
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Union County TEAMS Charter School-High School/College LA, The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District, Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Schools include
Union County TEAMS Charter School, The Barack Obama Green Charter School, Cresthaven Academy Charter School, North Plainfield Middle School, North Plainfield High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
1,869
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (2.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in
Annual snowfall
21.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
222
Days with Moderate air quality
140
Highest AQI recorded (year)
111

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
263
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
236,412
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
206,169

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, National Parks of New York Harbor
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Linden Airport (LDJ) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
124
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,824 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1953
Housing built before 1970
77.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.4%
Median annual property tax
$9,806
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
201,243
Average weekly wage
$1,660
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,228

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

North PlainfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$508,147$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$503,333$555,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,204/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,806$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in North Plainfield, NJ?
$508,147.
What is the median sale price in North Plainfield, NJ?
$503,333.
How long do homes take to sell in North Plainfield, NJ?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in North Plainfield, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,204/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in North Plainfield, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding.
Is North Plainfield, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,869 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in North Plainfield, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North Plainfield, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North Plainfield, NJ?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc., 2.5 mi.
How many schools serve North Plainfield, NJ?
27 schools (14 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is North Plainfield, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North Plainfield, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North Plainfield, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in North Plainfield

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