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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
$92,466
Median income
$419,200
Median home value
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $55,578. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $419,200 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,447 monthly, and 72.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07856 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 07856

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Arlington, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07856.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07856?

50.4

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

16.4%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 6.9%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

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

$55,578

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07856 ranks nationally

Mount Arlington, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,466 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,560

Total Housing Units

2,305

Occupied Units

255

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$419,200

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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

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ZIP 07856 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 07856 ranks #7 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 07856 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 07856 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Morris County

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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 Mount Arlington, NJ New Jersey

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.

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