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Denville, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07834

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

17,722
556/sq mi
$156,902
Median income
$555,600
Median home value
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
556
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07834 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07834 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Denville, Morris County, New Jersey, home to 17,722 residents across 31.9 square miles, a density of 556 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07834 skews affluent, with a median household income of $156,902 (29% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $65,725. Poverty here runs at 2.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $555,600 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,866 monthly, and 88.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07834 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 07834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Denville, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07834.

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 07834, Denville, 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

17,722

Population

31.9

Area (sq mi)

556

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07834?

41.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$156,902

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$65,725

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07834 ranks nationally

Denville, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$156,902 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,004

Total Housing Units

6,601

Occupied Units

403

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$555,600

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,866

Median Rent

1963

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

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07834 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 170
2021 +7.8% 183
2022 +10.6% 203
2023 +8.5% 220
2024 +10.9% 244

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 673 business establishments in ZIP 07834, employing approximately 8,541 people with a combined annual payroll of $536,375,000.

673

Businesses

8,541

Employees

$536.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 122 18.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 94 14.0%
Retail trade 81 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 72 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 62 9.2%
Construction 55 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 6.2%
Finance and insurance 29 4.3%
Wholesale trade 28 4.2%
Manufacturing 24 3.6%
Educational services 22 3.3%
Information 12 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.9%

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 07834 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 07834 ranks #5 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 07834 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 07834 ranks #3 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
07878 Mount Tabor, NJ 934 1.3 mi
07950 Morris Plains, NJ 19,564 3.0 mi
07046 Mountain Lakes, NJ 4,194 2.4 mi
07866 Rockaway, NJ 22,098 4.5 mi
07842 Hibernia, NJ 130 3.8 mi
07801 Dover, NJ 25,386 4.1 mi
07927 Cedar Knolls, NJ 3,403 5.0 mi
07005 Boonton, NJ 15,269 4.4 mi
07034 Lake Hiawatha, NJ 9,360 5.6 mi
07054 Parsippany, NJ 29,305 5.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morris County

07960 standard
Morristown, NJ
Pop: 43,747
07054 standard
Parsippany, NJ
Pop: 29,305
07801 standard
Dover, NJ
Pop: 25,386
07869 standard
Randolph, NJ
Pop: 25,291
07866 standard
Rockaway, NJ
Pop: 22,098
07950 standard
Morris Plains, NJ
Pop: 19,564

Related Areas

Morris County Denville, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07834 in? ▼
ZIP code 07834 (Denville) 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 07834? ▼
ZIP code 07834 in Denville, NJ has a population of 17,722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07834? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07834 is $156,902, which is 106% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07834? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07834 is $555,600, which is 100% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07834? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07834 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07834? ▼
ZIP code 07834 has 673 business establishments employing approximately 8,541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07834? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07834 are: Health care and social assistance (122), Professional, scientific, and technical services (94), Retail trade (81). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07834? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07834 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 07834? ▼
In ZIP code 07834, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.2% 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 07834? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07834 is 28.9 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 07834? ▼
In ZIP code 07834, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07834? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07834 is 2.3% 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.