Gillette, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07933
Morris County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,251
- 254/sq mi High-density area
- $637,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gillette pairs top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 254
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07933 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 07933 (Gillette, NJ) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.4 in 2023 to 212.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07933 covers 12.8 square miles in Gillette, Morris County, New Jersey (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,251 residents on file, a density of 254 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 07933, but per-capita income is $73,263. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $637,600 (23% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 93.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morris County, so 07933 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 07933
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gillette, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07933.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 07933, Gillette, 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
3,251
Population
12.8
Area (sq mi)
254
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07933?
41.1
Median Age
40.9%
Male
59.1%
Female
20.2%
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?
$73,263
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,209housing units
1,209
Total Housing Units
1,144
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$637,600
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
1964
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07933 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 161 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 173 |
| 2022 | +5.9% | 183 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 208 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 213 |
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 96 business establishments in ZIP 07933, employing approximately 708 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,899,000.
96
Businesses
708
Employees
$23.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 17.7% |
| Construction | 14 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 8.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.1% |
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 07933 vs 07980 →
ZIP 07933 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07928
Chatham (07928)
19,144 residents
- 08812
Dunellen (08812)
14,296 residents
- 07063
Plainfield (07063)
13,538 residents
- 07922
Berkeley Heights (07922)
12,246 residents
- 07974
New Providence (07974)
11,768 residents
- 07069 6,157
Watchung (07069)
6,157 residents
- 07933 3,251
Gillette (07933)
3,251 residents
- 07946 3,144
Millington (07946)
3,144 residents
- 07980 2,307
Stirling (07980)
2,307 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07933 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07980 | Stirling, NJ | 2,307 | 1.8 mi |
| 07976 | New Vernon, NJ | 754 | 2.4 mi |
| 07922 | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 12,246 | 2.2 mi |
| 07946 | Millington, NJ | 3,144 | 2.6 mi |
| 07935 | Green Village, NJ | 313 | 3.3 mi |
| 07974 | New Providence, NJ | 11,768 | 3.3 mi |
| 07069 | Watchung, NJ | 6,157 | 3.7 mi |
| 07928 | Chatham, NJ | 19,144 | 3.6 mi |
| 07063 | Plainfield, NJ | 13,538 | 6.1 mi |
| 08812 | Dunellen, NJ | 14,296 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07933, 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 (3,251 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07933 in?
ZIP code 07933 (Gillette) 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 07933?
ZIP code 07933 in Gillette, NJ has a population of 3,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07933?
The median home value in ZIP 07933 is $637,600, which is 129% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07933?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07933 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07933?
ZIP code 07933 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 708 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07933?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07933 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Construction (14), Retail trade (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07933?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07933 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 07933?
In ZIP code 07933, 76.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.4% 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 07933?
In ZIP code 07933, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07933?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07933 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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