City

Stirling, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  New Jersey

👥2,591Population
💰$146,133Median HH Income▲ 92% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$660,900Median Home Value▲ 137% above avg
🎓73.5%College Grads▲ 90% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.1%Hispanic: 16.1%Asian: 14.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White66.1%
Hispanic16.1%
Asian14.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.11
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads73.5% ▲ 90% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate291 (17.3%)
Some College90 (5.3%)
Associates65 (3.9%)
Bachelors235 (14%)
Graduate Degree1,003 (59.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.3%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 3.9%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 59.6%Edu
HS Grad17.3%
Some College5.3%
Associates3.9%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate59.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
87%

Financials

Median HH Income$146,133 ▲ 92% above avg
Median Home Value$660,900 ▲ 137% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,662/mo
Total Housing Units824

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Stirling, NJ

Stirling is a city in New Jersey, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,591 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Stirling is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $146,133 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Stirling is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $660,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,662 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stirling is highly educated. 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (66.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stirling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07980 2,591 $146,133 $660,900 $1,662 5.8% 73.5% 69.1%