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Chester, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07930

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

8,559
130/sq mi
$240,954
Median income
$771,200
Median home value
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chester pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
130
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07930 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07930 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey, home to 8,559 residents across 65.8 square miles, a density of 130 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07930 skews affluent, with a median household income of $240,954 (98% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $92,050. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.7%. Housing costs here run $771,200 for a typical home value (49% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,653 a month; 93.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 07930 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 07930

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chester, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07930.

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 07930, Chester, 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

8,559

Population

65.8

Area (sq mi)

130

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07930?

44.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$240,954

Median Household Income

+98% vs state

$92,050

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07930 ranks nationally

Chester, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$240,954 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 81.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,887

Total Housing Units

2,839

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.5%
Renter 6.5%

$771,200

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$1,653

Median Rent

1981

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07930 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 134
2021 +6.6% 142
2022 +14.4% 163
2023 +8.7% 177
2024 +2.5% 181

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 392 business establishments in ZIP 07930, employing approximately 5,971 people with a combined annual payroll of $247,278,000.

392

Businesses

5,971

Employees

$247.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 55 14.0%
Retail trade 54 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 42 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 41 10.5%
Finance and insurance 28 7.1%
Construction 24 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 6.1%
Wholesale trade 14 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.3%
Educational services 10 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.3%
Manufacturing 4 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%

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 07930 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 07930 ranks #5 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 07930 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 07930 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
07934 Gladstone, NJ 1,501 4.1 mi
07836 Flanders, NJ 12,568 4.6 mi
07945 Mendham, NJ 9,539 4.6 mi
07977 Peapack, NJ 669 5.2 mi
07853 Long Valley, NJ 13,325 5.2 mi
07876 Succasunna, NJ 10,619 5.3 mi
07931 Far Hills, NJ 3,296 5.2 mi
07979 Pottersville, NJ 589 5.8 mi
07852 Ledgewood, NJ 3,609 7.2 mi
07857 Netcong, NJ 3,244 8.1 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 Chester, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07930 in? ▼
ZIP code 07930 (Chester) 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 07930? ▼
ZIP code 07930 in Chester, NJ has a population of 8,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07930? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07930 is $240,954, which is 216% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07930? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07930 is $771,200, which is 177% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07930? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07930 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07930? ▼
ZIP code 07930 has 392 business establishments employing approximately 5,971 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07930? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07930 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (66), Health care and social assistance (55), Retail trade (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07930? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07930 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 07930? ▼
In ZIP code 07930, 81.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07930? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07930 is 31.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07930? ▼
In ZIP code 07930, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07930? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07930 is 2.5% 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.