ZIP Code 07878

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Mount Tabor · Morris County · New Jersey

Population
934

1,317/sq mi

Median income
$116,445

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$477,800

▲ 72% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
48.2%

Median age 42.6

Land area
0.7 sq mi

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07878?

42.6

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

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

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$477,800

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07878 in?
ZIP code 07878 (Mount Tabor) 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 07878?
ZIP code 07878 in Mount Tabor, NJ has a population of 934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07878?
The median household income in ZIP 07878 is $116,445, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07878?
The median home value in ZIP 07878 is $477,800, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07878?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07878 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07878?
ZIP code 07878 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07878?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07878 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 07878?
In ZIP code 07878, 85.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Mount Tabor, NJ

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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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