| Official Zip Code Name | Scotch Plains |
| Zip Code State | New Jersey |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Union |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Current Population: | 23480 |
| Racial Majority: | White 70.85% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 72.8% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income | $104164 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $151670 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 32.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 75 - 220 ft. |
| Area | 9 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.63254200, -74.37341000 |
The current unemployment level in 07076 is 5.2% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.6% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 8.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 07076 increased to 23480 from 19584 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 07076 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 07076 public schools is White. 6.6% of students in 07076 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16832 | 70.85% | 17077 | -1% |
| Black Or African American | 2900 | 12.21% | 2527 | +15% |
| Hispanic | 1621 | 6.82% | 1580 | +3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 25 | 0.11% | 23 | +9% |
| Asian | 2222 | 9.35% | 1800 | +23% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Other Race | 59 | 0% | 59 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 412 | 0.66% | 412 | -62% |
| White | 72.8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 9.1% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23480 | 19584 |
| Male Population | 47.80% | |
| Female Population | 52.20% | |
| Total Households | 8575 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 6.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 50.0% |
| Median Household Income | $104164 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 18.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 28.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 52.80% |
| 07076 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| New Jersey District 12 | Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democrat |
| New Jersey District 7 | Tom Malinowski | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All New Jersey Congressional Districts | ||
Zip Code 07076 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 22 | 30 | 39 | 48 | 58 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 34 | 26 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 38 | 42 | 51 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 43 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.08 | 3.02 | 4.17 | 4.19 | 4.8 | 4.11 | 5.08 | 4.41 | 4.74 | 3.92 | 4.22 | 3.88 | 50.62 |