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Cedar Knolls, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07927

Morris County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,403
681/sq mi
$170,400
Median income
$646,700
Median home value
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cedar Knolls pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
681
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07927 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07927 covers 5.0 square miles in Cedar Knolls, Morris County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,403 residents on file, a density of 681 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07927 skews affluent, with a median household income of $170,400 (40% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $69,692. Local economic indicators show a 2.2% poverty rate alongside 0.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $646,700 (25% above the state average), median rent at $2,849 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is -. To put 07927 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Morris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07927

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Knolls, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07927.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 07927?

42.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

25.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 19.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$170,400

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$69,692

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 07927 ranks nationally

Cedar Knolls, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$170,400 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.9%

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

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$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

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ZIP 07927 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07927 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07927 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07927 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Morris County

07960 standard
Morristown, NJ
Pop: 43,747
07054 standard
Parsippany, NJ
Pop: 29,305
07801 standard
Dover, NJ
Pop: 25,386
07869 standard
Randolph, NJ
Pop: 25,291
07866 standard
Rockaway, NJ
Pop: 22,098
07950 standard
Morris Plains, NJ
Pop: 19,564

Related Areas

Morris County Cedar Knolls, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07927 in? ▼
ZIP code 07927 (Cedar Knolls) 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 07927? ▼
ZIP code 07927 in Cedar Knolls, NJ has a population of 3,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07927? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07927 is $170,400, which is 123% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07927? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07927 is $646,700, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07927? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07927 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07927? ▼
ZIP code 07927 has 267 business establishments employing approximately 5,299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07927? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07927 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (59), Health care and social assistance (54), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07927? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07927 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 07927? ▼
In ZIP code 07927, 79.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07927? ▼
In ZIP code 07927, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07927? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07927 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.