Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,721 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 64,253 (19.5%) |
| Some College | 19,852 (6%) |
| Associates | 29,106 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 21,173 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 191,054 (58%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $144,145 ▲ 89% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $586,285 ▲ 110% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,079/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 189,932 |
| Vacant Units | 6,244 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Morris County is located in New Jersey and encompasses 55 ZIP codes spanning 51 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 488,588 residents. With a median age of 42.47, it is a middle-aged county.
Morris County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $144,145 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 5.0% is well below the national average.
Housing in Morris County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $586,285 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,079. Homeownership rates are high at 73.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Morris County are majority White (66.5%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Morris County, NJ is a upper-middle-income area in New Jersey. The 55 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07005 | Boonton | 15,240 | $126,411 | $565,900 | $1,779 | 5.0% | 61.4% |
| 07828 | Budd Lake | 14,723 | $96,989 | $433,200 | $1,483 | 4.2% | 52.8% |
| 07405 | Butler | 17,859 | $127,500 | $552,500 | $1,526 | 7.0% | 63.4% |
| 07927 | Cedar Knolls | 4,754 | $166,077 | $610,100 | $2,802 | 2.7% | 64.4% |
| 07928 | Chatham | 19,667 | $236,000 | $965,800 | $2,441 | 5.5% | 85.5% |
| 07930 | Chester | 8,205 | $237,609 | $758,400 | $1,404 | 9.6% | 76.3% |
| 07834 | Denville | 18,203 | $162,644 | $552,300 | $1,707 | 5.6% | 68.4% |
| 07801 | Dover | 26,725 | $78,053 | $369,400 | $1,747 | 4.8% | 33.5% |
| 07936 | East Hanover | 11,106 | $144,792 | $668,500 | $2,745 | 4.2% | 60.3% |
| 07836 | Flanders | 12,104 | $154,743 | $517,800 | $1,872 | 4.4% | 59.8% |
| 07932 | Florham Park | 11,498 | $147,009 | $719,400 | $3,009 | 3.9% | 69.6% |
| 07933 | Gillette | 2,920 | $162,538 | $638,000 | — | 2.4% | 78.2% |
| 07935 | Green Village | 597 | $104,519 | $690,300 | $2,870 | 6.9% | 65.5% |
| 07847 | Kenvil | 1,769 | $81,313 | $337,600 | $2,068 | 1.9% | 38.6% |
| 07034 | Lake Hiawatha | 10,406 | $101,500 | $402,500 | $1,426 | 2.4% | 60.8% |
| 07849 | Lake Hopatcong | 8,475 | $111,081 | $412,800 | $1,594 | 1.7% | 50.7% |
| 07850 | Landing | 7,328 | $101,765 | $387,100 | $1,711 | 2.0% | 53.3% |
| 07852 | Ledgewood | 3,893 | $90,924 | $424,900 | $1,476 | 18.1% | 74.7% |
| 07035 | Lincoln Park | 11,085 | $117,929 | $422,700 | $1,824 | 10.8% | 52.7% |
| 07853 | Long Valley | 12,360 | $183,692 | $601,000 | $1,745 | 3.6% | 70.5% |
| 07940 | Madison | 17,675 | $168,520 | $883,200 | $2,248 | 6.8% | 74.4% |
| 07945 | Mendham | 9,771 | $243,665 | $894,200 | $3,432 | 2.4% | 81.5% |
| 07946 | Millington | 3,098 | $213,393 | $754,600 | $3,501 | 10.7% | 66.5% |
| 07803 | Mine Hill | 3,993 | $113,861 | $377,800 | $1,873 | 3.5% | 55.5% |
| 07045 | Montville | 10,206 | $179,279 | $647,200 | $3,501 | 4.2% | 70.5% |
| 07950 | Morris Plains | 21,576 | $148,469 | $571,300 | $2,549 | 5.4% | 71.3% |
| 07960 | Morristown | 46,178 | $149,462 | $701,100 | $2,173 | 5.1% | 74.3% |
| 07856 | Mount Arlington | 4,280 | $98,397 | $389,500 | $2,374 | 4.1% | 57.6% |
| 07878 | Mount Tabor | 712 | $113,875 | $436,000 | — | 3.3% | 56.8% |
| 07046 | Mountain Lakes | 4,535 | $250,001 | $915,100 | $2,941 | 2.1% | 87.0% |
| 07857 | Netcong | 3,543 | $92,596 | $344,300 | $1,396 | 2.0% | 48.3% |
| 07976 | New Vernon | 330 | $110,985 | $1,375,000 | — | 0.0% | 60.3% |
| 07054 | Parsippany | 30,139 | $107,955 | $569,000 | $1,725 | 5.8% | 68.2% |
| 07440 | Pequannock | 4,810 | $147,976 | $514,600 | $981 | 3.5% | 55.5% |
| 07058 | Pine Brook | 5,933 | $147,207 | $686,300 | $2,360 | 2.9% | 73.3% |
| 07444 | Pompton Plains | 10,766 | $113,661 | $488,200 | $3,297 | 4.1% | 56.7% |
| 07869 | Randolph | 25,919 | $170,862 | $636,400 | $1,772 | 5.3% | 75.1% |
| 07457 | Riverdale | 4,084 | $96,667 | $384,500 | $2,351 | 1.3% | 55.5% |
| 07866 | Rockaway | 22,632 | $123,828 | $434,200 | $1,604 | 6.7% | 57.5% |
| 07980 | Stirling | 2,591 | $146,133 | $660,900 | $1,662 | 5.8% | 73.5% |
| 07876 | Succasunna | 9,667 | $163,814 | $481,300 | $2,299 | 4.1% | 57.0% |
| 07082 | Towaco | 5,688 | $194,464 | $686,800 | $2,726 | 4.2% | 75.2% |
| 07885 | Wharton | 11,864 | $100,903 | $345,200 | $1,961 | 4.1% | 45.5% |
| 07981 | Whippany | 8,908 | $153,329 | $611,300 | $2,619 | 4.2% | 61.4% |