Mount Arlington, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07856
Morris County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,944
- 436/sq mi High-density area
- $92,466
- Median income Above-median income area
- $419,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Arlington pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 436
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07856 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07856 (Mount Arlington, NJ) fell -7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.5 in 2023 to 246.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07856 covers 9.1 square miles in Mount Arlington, Morris County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,944 residents on file, a density of 436 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07856 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,466 (24% below the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,578. The poverty rate is 4.1%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $419,200 (19% below the average New Jersey ZIP), and median rent is $2,447; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morris County, so 07856 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 07856
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Arlington, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07856.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07856, Mount Arlington, 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
3,944
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
436
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07856?
50.4
Median Age
44.2%
Male
55.8%
Female
16.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$92,466
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$55,578
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07856 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Mount Arlington, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,466 26th percentile higher than 26% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,560housing units
2,560
Total Housing Units
2,305
Occupied Units
255
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$419,200
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$2,447
Median Rent
1993
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
-7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07856 have decreased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 179 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 197 |
| 2022 | +6.4% | 210 |
| 2023 | +27.0% | 267 |
| 2024 | -7.4% | 247 |
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 113 business establishments in ZIP 07856, employing approximately 1,585 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,115,000.
113
Businesses
1,585
Employees
$118.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 17.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 17.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 5.3% |
| Information | 5 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
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 07856 vs 07847 →
ZIP 07856 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07801
Dover (07801)
25,386 residents
- 07843
Hopatcong (07843)
12,241 residents
- 07876
Succasunna (07876)
10,619 residents
- 07885 10,078
Wharton (07885)
10,078 residents
- 07849 9,054
Lake Hopatcong (07849)
9,054 residents
- 07850 6,436
Landing (07850)
6,436 residents
- 07856 3,944
Mount Arlington (07856)
3,944 residents
- 07803 3,651
Mine Hill (07803)
3,651 residents
- 07852 3,609
Ledgewood (07852)
3,609 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07856 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07856 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07876
Succasunna (07876)
$161,304 median income
- 07803
Mine Hill (07803)
$119,583 median income
- 07852
Ledgewood (07852)
$119,539 median income
- 07849
Lake Hopatcong (07849)
$117,298 median income
- 07843
Hopatcong (07843)
$108,651 median income
- 07850
Landing (07850)
$106,806 median income
- 07885
Wharton (07885)
$100,716 median income
- 07856
Mount Arlington (07856)
$92,466 median income
- 07857
Netcong (07857)
$85,898 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07856 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07847 | Kenvil, NJ | 1,670 | 2.4 mi |
| 07850 | Landing, NJ | 6,436 | 1.8 mi |
| 07843 | Hopatcong, NJ | 12,241 | 2.0 mi |
| 07852 | Ledgewood, NJ | 3,609 | 2.9 mi |
| 07849 | Lake Hopatcong, NJ | 9,054 | 3.5 mi |
| 07885 | Wharton, NJ | 10,078 | 3.1 mi |
| 07803 | Mine Hill, NJ | 3,651 | 3.3 mi |
| 07801 | Dover, NJ | 25,386 | 4.1 mi |
| 07876 | Succasunna, NJ | 10,619 | 4.7 mi |
| 07857 | Netcong, NJ | 3,244 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07856, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,944 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07856 in?
ZIP code 07856 (Mount Arlington) 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 07856?
ZIP code 07856 in Mount Arlington, NJ has a population of 3,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07856?
The median household income in ZIP 07856 is $92,466, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07856?
The median home value in ZIP 07856 is $419,200, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07856?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07856 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07856?
ZIP code 07856 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 1,585 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07856?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07856 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (20), Health care and social assistance (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07856?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07856 decreased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 07856?
In ZIP code 07856, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.0% 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 07856?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07856 is 33.9 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 07856?
In ZIP code 07856, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07856?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07856 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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