City

Lake Hiawatha, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  New Jersey

👥10,406Population
💰$101,500Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$402,500Median Home Value▲ 44% above avg
🎓60.8%College Grads▲ 57% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.3%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 2%Asian: 36.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White49.3%
Hispanic9.3%
Black2.0%
Asian36.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads60.8% ▲ 57% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma166 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,732 (23.8%)
Some College475 (6.5%)
Associates487 (6.7%)
Bachelors612 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree3,814 (52.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 52.3%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad23.8%
Some College6.5%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate52.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,500 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$402,500 ▲ 44% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,426/mo
Total Housing Units4,459
Vacant Units107

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
54%
About Lake Hiawatha, NJ

Lake Hiawatha is a city in New Jersey, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,406 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Lake Hiawatha is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,500 is above the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Hiawatha is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $402,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,426 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Hiawatha is highly educated. 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Hiawatha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07034 10,406 $101,500 $402,500 $1,426 2.4% 60.8% 60.8%