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Kenvil, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07847

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

1,670
300/sq mi
$85,327
Median income
$367,900
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kenvil pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
300
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07847 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07847 covers 5.6 square miles in Kenvil, Morris County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,670 residents on file, a density of 300 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07847 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,327 (30% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $43,142. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $367,900 (29% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,220 monthly, and 87.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. To put 07847 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Morris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 07847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenvil, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07847.

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 07847, Kenvil, 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

1,670

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

300

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07847?

43.3

Median Age

58.3%

Male

41.7%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 10.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%

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?

$85,327

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$43,142

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 07847 ranks nationally

Kenvil, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,327 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

666

Total Housing Units

659

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$367,900

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$2,220

Median Rent

1942

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

-5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07847 have decreased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 177
2021 +14.4% 202
2022 +1.0% 204
2023 +33.5% 273
2024 -5.7% 257

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 85 business establishments in ZIP 07847, employing approximately 1,117 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,588,000.

85

Businesses

1,117

Employees

$90.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 17 20.0%
Construction 12 14.1%
Retail trade 11 12.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 11 12.9%
Wholesale trade 6 7.1%
Manufacturing 4 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.5%

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 07847 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 07847 ranks #0 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 07847 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 07847 ranks #null 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
07803 Mine Hill, NJ 3,651 1.4 mi
07852 Ledgewood, NJ 3,609 1.9 mi
07856 Mount Arlington, NJ 3,944 2.4 mi
07850 Landing, NJ 6,436 2.5 mi
07876 Succasunna, NJ 10,619 2.7 mi
07869 Randolph, NJ 25,291 3.6 mi
07857 Netcong, NJ 3,244 4.0 mi
07843 Hopatcong, NJ 12,241 4.2 mi
07849 Lake Hopatcong, NJ 9,054 5.7 mi
07885 Wharton, NJ 10,078 4.3 mi

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Pop: 43,747
07054 standard
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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

Morris County Kenvil, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07847 in? ▼
ZIP code 07847 (Kenvil) 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 07847? ▼
ZIP code 07847 in Kenvil, NJ has a population of 1,670 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07847? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07847 is $85,327, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07847? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07847 is $367,900, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07847? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07847 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07847? ▼
ZIP code 07847 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 1,117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07847? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07847 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (12), Retail trade (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07847? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07847 decreased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 07847? ▼
In ZIP code 07847, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07847? ▼
In ZIP code 07847, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07847? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07847 is 6.3% 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.