ZIP Code 07927
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Cedar Knolls · Morris County · New Jersey
- Population
- 3,403
- Median income
- $170,400
- Median home value
- $646,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.9%
- Land area
- 5.0 sq mi
681/sq mi
▲ 123% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 132% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
New York
ZIP code 07927 in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey has a population of 3,403. The median household income is $170,400, which is 123% above the national average. Median home value is $646,700, 132% above the US average. 54.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07927 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.0 square miles in Cedar Knolls, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 3,403 residents, producing a population density of 681 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 07927 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07927 sits at $170,400 (40% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $69,692. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $646,700 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $2,849 per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07927 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, 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 07927 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 07927
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07927.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 19
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction 18
Construction
18 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 07927, Cedar Knolls, 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
3,403
Population
5.0
Area (sq mi)
681
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07927?
42.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
25.4%
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?
$170,400
Median Household Income
+40% vs state
$69,692
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
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?
1,817
Total Housing Units
1,794
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$646,700
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$2,849
Median Rent
1980
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07927 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 177 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 193 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 207 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 221 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 248 |
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 267 business establishments in ZIP 07927, employing approximately 5,299 people with a combined annual payroll of $355,008,000.
267
Businesses
5,299
Employees
$355.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 22.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 20.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 18 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 4.9% |
| Information | 9 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.1% |
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 07927 vs 07981 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07981 | Whippany, NJ | 8,865 | 1.8 mi |
| 07950 | Morris Plains, NJ | 19,564 | 2.2 mi |
| 07961 | Convent Station, NJ | 4 | 3.0 mi |
| 07878 | Mount Tabor, NJ | 934 | 3.7 mi |
| 07046 | Mountain Lakes, NJ | 4,194 | 4.8 mi |
| 07960 | Morristown, NJ | 43,747 | 3.6 mi |
| 07054 | Parsippany, NJ | 29,305 | 3.6 mi |
| 07936 | East Hanover, NJ | 11,157 | 4.7 mi |
| 07935 | Green Village, NJ | 313 | 5.9 mi |
| 07940 | Madison, NJ | 17,278 | 4.6 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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