ZIP Code 07866
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Rockaway · Morris County · New Jersey
- Population
- 22,098
- Median income
- $131,403
- Median home value
- $457,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.9%
- Land area
- 57.4 sq mi
385/sq mi
▲ 72% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 64% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.3
New York
ZIP code 07866 in Rockaway, New Jersey has a population of 22,098. The median household income is $131,403, which is 72% above the national average. Median home value is $457,400, 64% above the US average. 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07866 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.4 square miles in Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 22,098 residents, producing a population density of 385 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 07866 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07866 sits at $131,403 (8% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $63,997. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 07866 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07866 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 07866
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$63,997
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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