City

Mountain Lakes, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  New Jersey

👥4,535Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$915,100Median Home Value▲ 228% above avg
🎓87.0%College Grads▲ 125% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78%Hispanic: 3.6%Asian: 13.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White78.0%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian13.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
30%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
35%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.20
Below Poverty1.3% ▼ 87% below avg
College Grads87.0% ▲ 125% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.6%)
HS Graduate206 (8.1%)
Some College22 (0.9%)
Associates89 (3.5%)
Bachelors57 (2.2%)
Graduate Degree2,168 (84.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 8.1%Some College: 0.9%Associates: 3.5%Bachelors: 2.2%Graduate: 84.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad8.1%
Some College0.9%
Associates3.5%
Bachelors2.2%
Graduate84.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.1%Renter: 2.9%Tenure
Owner97.1%
Renter2.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$915,100 ▲ 228% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,941/mo
Total Housing Units1,451
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
63%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Mountain Lakes, NJ

Mountain Lakes is a city in New Jersey, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,535 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Mountain Lakes is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mountain Lakes is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $915,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,941 per month. Homeownership is high at 97.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mountain Lakes is highly educated. 87.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (78.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mountain Lakes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07046 4,535 $250,001 $915,100 $2,941 2.1% 87.0% 97.1%