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Flanders, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07836

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

12,568
304/sq mi
$151,915
Median income
$558,700
Median home value
51.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
304
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07836 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07836 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flanders, Morris County, New Jersey, home to 12,568 residents across 41.4 square miles, a density of 304 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07836 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,915 (25% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $63,299. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $558,700 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,862 monthly, and 66.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07836, plus 6 more within Morris County, give a clearer read than the 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 07836

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flanders, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07836.

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 07836, Flanders, 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

12,568

Population

41.4

Area (sq mi)

304

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07836?

43.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

17.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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?

$151,915

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$63,299

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07836 ranks nationally

Flanders, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$151,915 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,625

Total Housing Units

4,585

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$558,700

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,862

Median Rent

1978

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07836 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 148
2021 +11.8% 165
2022 +14.9% 190
2023 +8.1% 205
2024 +10.8% 227

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 352 business establishments in ZIP 07836, employing approximately 5,792 people with a combined annual payroll of $408,399,000.

352

Businesses

5,792

Employees

$408.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 44 12.5%
Retail trade 44 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 41 11.7%
Wholesale trade 32 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 31 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 30 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 7.7%
Manufacturing 18 5.1%
Finance and insurance 14 4.0%
Information 11 3.1%
Educational services 9 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.7%

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 07836 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 07836 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 07836 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 07836 ranks #4 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
07857 Netcong, NJ 3,244 3.6 mi
07876 Succasunna, NJ 10,619 2.5 mi
07852 Ledgewood, NJ 3,609 3.3 mi
07930 Chester, NJ 8,559 4.6 mi
07828 Budd Lake, NJ 14,150 3.7 mi
07850 Landing, NJ 6,436 4.7 mi
07874 Stanhope, NJ 8,905 5.5 mi
07847 Kenvil, NJ 1,670 4.9 mi
07869 Randolph, NJ 25,291 6.4 mi
07803 Mine Hill, NJ 3,651 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morris County

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Pop: 43,747
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07836 in? ▼
ZIP code 07836 (Flanders) 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 07836? ▼
ZIP code 07836 in Flanders, NJ has a population of 12,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07836? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07836 is $151,915, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07836? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07836 is $558,700, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07836? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07836 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07836? ▼
ZIP code 07836 has 352 business establishments employing approximately 5,792 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07836? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07836 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (44), Health care and social assistance (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07836? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07836 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 07836? ▼
In ZIP code 07836, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.9% 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 07836? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07836 is 32.0 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 07836? ▼
In ZIP code 07836, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07836? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07836 is 3.2% 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.