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 High-density area
- $170,400
- Median income Above-median income area
- $646,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07927 (Cedar Knolls, NJ) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.9 in 2023 to 248.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,692. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 0.8%. Median home value is $646,700 (25% above the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $2,849; 58.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morris County, so 07927 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$69,692
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 07927 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Cedar Knolls, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$170,400 Top 16% higher than 84% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,817housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 07927 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07960
Morristown (07960)
43,747 residents
- 07054
Parsippany (07054)
29,305 residents
- 07950
Morris Plains (07950)
19,564 residents
- 07940 17,278
Madison (07940)
17,278 residents
- 07936 11,157
East Hanover (07936)
11,157 residents
- 07981 8,865
Whippany (07981)
8,865 residents
- 07046 4,194
Mountain Lakes (07046)
4,194 residents
- 07927 3,403
Cedar Knolls (07927)
3,403 residents
- 07878 934
Mount Tabor (07878)
934 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07927 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07927 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07046
Mountain Lakes (07046)
$250,000 median income
- 07940
Madison (07940)
$172,708 median income
- 07927
Cedar Knolls (07927)
$170,400 median income
- 07960
Morristown (07960)
$160,334 median income
- 07950
Morris Plains (07950)
$153,762 median income
- 07981
Whippany (07981)
$149,893 median income
- 07936
East Hanover (07936)
$149,583 median income
- 07878
Mount Tabor (07878)
$116,445 median income
- 07935
Green Village (07935)
$106,979 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07927, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,403 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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