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 High-density area
- $131,403
- Median income Above-median income area
- $457,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07866 (Rockaway, NJ) rose +12.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.2 in 2023 to 244.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,997. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $457,400 (11% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,695; 81.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morris County, so 07866 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 07866
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockaway, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07866.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
158 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 establishments
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 07866?
44.3
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
12.3%
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?
$131,403
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$63,997
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07866 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Rockaway, 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)
$131,403 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
8,825housing units
8,825
Total Housing Units
8,645
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$457,400
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07866 vs 07842 →
ZIP 07866 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
- 07866
Rockaway (07866)
22,098 residents
- 07950
Morris Plains (07950)
19,564 residents
- 07834
Denville (07834)
17,722 residents
- 07005
Boonton (07005)
15,269 residents
- 07438
Oak Ridge (07438)
11,559 residents
- 07885 10,078
Wharton (07885)
10,078 residents
- 07046 4,194
Mountain Lakes (07046)
4,194 residents
- 07435 2,405
Newfoundland (07435)
2,405 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07866 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07866 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07046
Mountain Lakes (07046)
$250,000 median income
- 07834
Denville (07834)
$156,902 median income
- 07950
Morris Plains (07950)
$153,762 median income
- 07435
Newfoundland (07435)
$145,342 median income
- 07005
Boonton (07005)
$132,629 median income
- 07866
Rockaway (07866)
$131,403 median income
- 07438
Oak Ridge (07438)
$123,271 median income
- 07878
Mount Tabor (07878)
$116,445 median income
- 07885
Wharton (07885)
$100,716 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07866, 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 (22,098 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 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.
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