City

Chatham, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  New Jersey

👥19,667Population
💰$236,000Median HH Income▲ 209% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$965,800Median Home Value▲ 246% above avg
🎓85.5%College Grads▲ 121% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.8%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 11.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White77.8%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.5%
Asian11.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads85.5% ▲ 121% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.2%)
HS Graduate872 (7.3%)
Some College315 (2.6%)
Associates537 (4.5%)
Bachelors285 (2.4%)
Graduate Degree9,961 (83.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 7.3%Some College: 2.6%Associates: 4.5%Bachelors: 2.4%Graduate: 83.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad7.3%
Some College2.6%
Associates4.5%
Bachelors2.4%
Graduate83.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$236,000 ▲ 209% above avg
Median Home Value$965,800 ▲ 246% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,441/mo
Total Housing Units6,837
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
57%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Chatham, NJ

Chatham is a city in New Jersey, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,667 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Chatham is a affluent community. The median household income of $236,000 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chatham is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $965,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,441 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chatham is highly educated. 85.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (77.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chatham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07928 19,667 $236,000 $965,800 $2,441 5.5% 85.5% 82.2%