ZIP Code 07930
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Chester · Morris County · New Jersey
- Population
- 8,559
- Median income
- $240,954
- Median home value
- $771,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 71.3%
- Land area
- 65.8 sq mi
130/sq mi
▲ 216% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
▲ 177% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.6
New York
ZIP code 07930 in Chester, New Jersey has a population of 8,559. The median household income is $240,954, which is 216% above the national average. Median home value is $771,200, 177% above the US average. 71.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07930 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.8 square miles in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 8,559 residents, producing a population density of 130 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 07930 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07930 sits at $240,954 (98% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $92,050. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $771,200 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $1,653 per month, and 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07930 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, 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 07930 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 07930
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07930.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 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 07930, Chester, 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
8,559
Population
65.8
Area (sq mi)
130
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07930?
44.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
7.6%
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?
$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
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?
2,887
Total Housing Units
2,839
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07930 vs 07934 →
| 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 |
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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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