City

Boonton, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  New Jersey

👥15,240Population
💰$126,411Median HH Income▲ 66% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$565,900Median Home Value▲ 103% above avg
🎓61.4%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.9%Hispanic: 12%Black: 3.9%Asian: 7.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White72.9%
Hispanic12.0%
Black3.9%
Asian7.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads61.4% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma118 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,258 (22%)
Some College541 (5.3%)
Associates1,034 (10.1%)
Bachelors566 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree5,729 (55.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 22%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 55.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad22.0%
Some College5.3%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate55.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median HH Income$126,411 ▲ 66% above avg
Median Home Value$565,900 ▲ 103% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,779/mo
Total Housing Units6,115
Vacant Units370

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Boonton, NJ

Boonton is a city in New Jersey, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,240 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Boonton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $126,411 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Boonton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $565,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,779 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boonton is highly educated. 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.91%).

Boonton, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Boonton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07005 15,240 $126,411 $565,900 $1,779 5.0% 61.4% 71.0%