ZIP Code 07885
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Wharton · Morris County · New Jersey
- Population
- 10,078
- Median income
- $100,716
- Median home value
- $380,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.7%
- Land area
- 39.0 sq mi
258/sq mi
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 46
New York
ZIP code 07885 in Wharton, New Jersey has a population of 10,078. The median household income is $100,716, which is 32% above the national average. Median home value is $380,900, 37% above the US average. 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07885 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.0 square miles in Wharton, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 10,078 residents, producing a population density of 258 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 07885 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07885 sits at $100,716 (17% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,109. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $380,900 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,798 per month, and 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07885 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07885 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 07885
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07885.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 07885, Wharton, 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
10,078
Population
39.0
Area (sq mi)
258
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07885?
46.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
18.6%
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?
$100,716
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$50,109
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 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?
5,063
Total Housing Units
4,886
Occupied Units
177
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$380,900
Median Home Value
-26% vs state
$1,798
Median Rent
1966
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07885 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 165 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 184 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 203 |
| 2023 | +19.4% | 243 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 239 |
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 240 business establishments in ZIP 07885, employing approximately 3,505 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,470,000.
240
Businesses
3,505
Employees
$206.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 40 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 07885 vs 07801 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07801 | Dover, NJ | 25,386 | 1.7 mi |
| 07849 | Lake Hopatcong, NJ | 9,054 | 2.7 mi |
| 07856 | Mount Arlington, NJ | 3,944 | 3.1 mi |
| 07842 | Hibernia, NJ | 130 | 3.6 mi |
| 07803 | Mine Hill, NJ | 3,651 | 4.1 mi |
| 07843 | Hopatcong, NJ | 12,241 | 4.3 mi |
| 07869 | Randolph, NJ | 25,291 | 6.2 mi |
| 07847 | Kenvil, NJ | 1,670 | 4.3 mi |
| 07866 | Rockaway, NJ | 22,098 | 4.8 mi |
| 07850 | Landing, NJ | 6,436 | 4.9 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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