ZIP Code 07878
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Mount Tabor · Morris County · New Jersey
- Population
- 934
- Median income
- $116,445
- Median home value
- $477,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.2%
- Land area
- 0.7 sq mi
1,317/sq mi
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 72% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.6
New York
ZIP code 07878 in Mount Tabor, New Jersey has a population of 934. The median household income is $116,445, which is 53% above the national average. Median home value is $477,800, 72% above the US average. 48.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07878 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.7 square miles in Mount Tabor, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 934 residents, producing a population density of 1,317 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 07878 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07878 sits at $116,445 (5% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $49,174. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $477,800 (7% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07878 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07878 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 →
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 07878, Mount Tabor, 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
934
Population
0.7
Area (sq mi)
1,317
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07878?
42.6
Median Age
57.0%
Male
43.0%
Female
13.3%
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?
$116,445
Median Household Income
-5% vs state
$49,174
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
297
Total Housing Units
297
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$477,800
Median Home Value
-7% vs state
1938
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07878 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.4% | 158 |
| 2019 | +1.8% | 161 |
| 2020 | +5.8% | 170 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 186 |
| 2024 | — | 258 |
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 15 business establishments in ZIP 07878, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,905,000.
15
Businesses
88
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 26.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 20.0% |
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 07878 vs 07834 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07834 | Denville, NJ | 17,722 | 1.3 mi |
| 07950 | Morris Plains, NJ | 19,564 | 1.9 mi |
| 07046 | Mountain Lakes, NJ | 4,194 | 2.3 mi |
| 07927 | Cedar Knolls, NJ | 3,403 | 3.7 mi |
| 07054 | Parsippany, NJ | 29,305 | 4.0 mi |
| 07866 | Rockaway, NJ | 22,098 | 5.7 mi |
| 07842 | Hibernia, NJ | 130 | 5.1 mi |
| 07034 | Lake Hiawatha, NJ | 9,360 | 5.1 mi |
| 07981 | Whippany, NJ | 8,865 | 4.6 mi |
| 07960 | Morristown, NJ | 43,747 | 6.2 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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