ZIP Code 07440

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Pequannock · Morris County · New Jersey

Population
4,494

1,111/sq mi

Median income
$147,188

▲ 93% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$591,500

▲ 113% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
53.1%

Median age 41.3

Land area
4.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 07440 in Pequannock, New Jersey has a population of 4,494. The median household income is $147,188, which is 93% above the national average. Median home value is $591,500, 113% above the US average. 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07440 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.0 square miles in Pequannock, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 4,494 residents, producing a population density of 1,111 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07440 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07440 sits at $147,188 (21% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $64,443. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $591,500 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07440 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07440 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 07440

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07440.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07440, Pequannock, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,494

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

1,111

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07440?

41.3

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$147,188

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$64,443

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,577

Total Housing Units

1,577

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$591,500

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07440 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 170
2021 +8.8% 185
2022 +13.1% 209
2023 +6.7% 223
2024 +4.2% 232

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 111 business establishments in ZIP 07440, employing approximately 643 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,793,000.

111

Businesses

643

Employees

$30.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 24.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 11.7%
Retail trade 10 9.0%
Wholesale trade 7 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.5%
Finance and insurance 4 3.6%
Educational services 4 3.6%
Manufacturing 3 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
07035 Lincoln Park, NJ 10,607 1.6 mi
07444 Pompton Plains, NJ 11,046 1.6 mi
07470 Wayne, NJ 54,717 2.5 mi
07457 Riverdale, NJ 3,559 3.3 mi
07442 Pompton Lakes, NJ 11,097 3.9 mi
07082 Towaco, NJ 5,384 3.0 mi
07004 Fairfield, NJ 7,440 4.5 mi
07420 Haskell, NJ 4,942 5.9 mi
07006 Caldwell, NJ 24,812 6.6 mi
07465 Wanaque, NJ 6,244 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07440 in?
ZIP code 07440 (Pequannock) is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Morris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morris-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07440?
ZIP code 07440 in Pequannock, NJ has a population of 4,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07440?
The median household income in ZIP 07440 is $147,188, which is 93% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07440?
The median home value in ZIP 07440 is $591,500, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07440?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07440 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07440?
ZIP code 07440 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 643 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07440?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07440 are: Construction (27), Accommodation and food services (13), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07440?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07440 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07440?
In ZIP code 07440, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07440?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07440 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07440?
In ZIP code 07440, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07440?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07440 is 2.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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