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Pompton Plains, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07444

Morris County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,046
816/sq mi
$117,959
Median income
$539,000
Median home value
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pompton Plains pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
816
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07444 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07444 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pompton Plains, Morris County, New Jersey, home to 11,046 residents across 13.5 square miles, a density of 816 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07444 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,959 (3% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $67,897. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. Housing costs here run $539,000 for a typical home value (4% above the state average), with rent averaging $3,129 a month; 81.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07444 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07444

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pompton Plains, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07444.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07444, Pompton Plains, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,046

Population

13.5

Area (sq mi)

816

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07444?

53.6

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$117,959

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$67,897

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07444 ranks nationally

Pompton Plains, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$117,959 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,977

Total Housing Units

4,691

Occupied Units

286

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$539,000

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$3,129

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07444 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 173
2021 +7.6% 186
2022 +10.0% 205
2023 +11.0% 227
2024 +7.1% 243

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 351 business establishments in ZIP 07444, employing approximately 6,266 people with a combined annual payroll of $322,203,000.

351

Businesses

6,266

Employees

$322.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 14.5%
Construction 46 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 45 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 36 10.3%
Wholesale trade 34 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 24 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.1%
Finance and insurance 15 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.1%
Educational services 11 3.1%
Manufacturing 7 2.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.0%
Information 5 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07444 vs 07457 →

ZIP 07444 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07444 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07444 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07444 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07457 Riverdale, NJ 3,559 1.7 mi
07440 Pequannock, NJ 4,494 1.6 mi
07035 Lincoln Park, NJ 10,607 2.9 mi
07442 Pompton Lakes, NJ 11,097 2.6 mi
07420 Haskell, NJ 4,942 4.5 mi
07403 Bloomingdale, NJ 7,603 3.9 mi
07082 Towaco, NJ 5,384 3.5 mi
07470 Wayne, NJ 54,717 3.5 mi
07004 Fairfield, NJ 7,440 5.9 mi
07465 Wanaque, NJ 6,244 5.8 mi

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Related Areas

Morris County Pompton Plains, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07444 in? ▼
ZIP code 07444 (Pompton Plains) 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 07444? ▼
ZIP code 07444 in Pompton Plains, NJ has a population of 11,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07444? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07444 is $117,959, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07444? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07444 is $539,000, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07444? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07444 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07444? ▼
ZIP code 07444 has 351 business establishments employing approximately 6,266 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07444? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07444 are: Retail trade (51), Construction (46), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07444? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07444 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 07444? ▼
In ZIP code 07444, 76.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.3% 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 07444? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07444 is 28.2 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 07444? ▼
In ZIP code 07444, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07444? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07444 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.