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Rockaway, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07866

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

22,098
385/sq mi
$131,403
Median income
$457,400
Median home value
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
385
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07866 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07866 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey, with 22,098 residents across 57.4 square miles, a density of 385 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07866 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,403 (8% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $63,997. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $457,400 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,695 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Morris County, letting you compare 07866 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 07866

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockaway, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07866.

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 07866, Rockaway, 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

22,098

Population

57.4

Area (sq mi)

385

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07866?

44.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

12.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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?

$131,403

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$63,997

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07866 ranks nationally

Rockaway, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$131,403 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,825

Total Housing Units

8,645

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$457,400

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,695

Median Rent

1969

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

+12.5%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07866 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 161
2021 +11.0% 178
2022 +10.1% 197
2023 +10.5% 217
2024 +12.5% 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 810 business establishments in ZIP 07866, employing approximately 11,205 people with a combined annual payroll of $561,654,000.

810

Businesses

11,205

Employees

$561.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 158 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 100 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 89 11.0%
Construction 85 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 80 9.9%
Wholesale trade 54 6.7%
Manufacturing 48 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 48 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.5%
Finance and insurance 17 2.1%
Information 16 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.0%
Educational services 10 1.2%

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 07866 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 07866 ranks #2 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 07866 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 07866 ranks #6 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
07842 Hibernia, NJ 130 1.4 mi
07834 Denville, NJ 17,722 4.5 mi
07005 Boonton, NJ 15,269 4.0 mi
07878 Mount Tabor, NJ 934 5.7 mi
07801 Dover, NJ 25,386 4.1 mi
07438 Oak Ridge, NJ 11,559 5.5 mi
07885 Wharton, NJ 10,078 4.8 mi
07046 Mountain Lakes, NJ 4,194 5.1 mi
07950 Morris Plains, NJ 19,564 7.6 mi
07435 Newfoundland, NJ 2,405 6.1 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
07950 standard
Morris Plains, NJ
Pop: 19,564
07928 standard
Chatham, NJ
Pop: 19,144

Related Areas

Morris County Rockaway, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07866 in? ▼
ZIP code 07866 (Rockaway) 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 07866? ▼
ZIP code 07866 in Rockaway, NJ has a population of 22,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07866? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07866 is $131,403, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07866? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07866 is $457,400, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07866? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07866 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07866? ▼
ZIP code 07866 has 810 business establishments employing approximately 11,205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07866? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07866 are: Retail trade (158), Other services (except public administration) (100), Accommodation and food services (89). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07866? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07866 increased by 12.5% 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 07866? ▼
In ZIP code 07866, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% 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 07866? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07866 is 28.1 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 07866? ▼
In ZIP code 07866, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07866? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07866 is 3.8% 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.