ZIP Code 07936
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East Hanover · Morris County · New Jersey
- Population
- 11,157
- Median income
- $149,583
- Median home value
- $702,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.6%
- Land area
- 20.4 sq mi
546/sq mi
▲ 96% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 153% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.2
New York
ZIP code 07936 in East Hanover, New Jersey has a population of 11,157. The median household income is $149,583, which is 96% above the national average. Median home value is $702,800, 153% above the US average. 58.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07936 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.4 square miles in East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 11,157 residents, producing a population density of 546 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 07936 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07936 sits at $149,583 (23% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $72,871. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $702,800 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $2,711 per month, and 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07936 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07936 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 07936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07936.
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
64 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 07936, East Hanover, 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
11,157
Population
20.4
Area (sq mi)
546
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07936?
45.2
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
16.1%
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?
$149,583
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$72,871
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 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?
4,037
Total Housing Units
3,955
Occupied Units
82
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$702,800
Median Home Value
+36% vs state
$2,711
Median Rent
1976
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07936 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.3% | 168 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 180 |
| 2022 | +7.5% | 194 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 213 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 224 |
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 657 business establishments in ZIP 07936, employing approximately 17,898 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,157,785,000.
657
Businesses
17,898
Employees
$2.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 96 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 14 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
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 07936 vs 07068 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07068 | Roseland, NJ | 5,819 | 2.9 mi |
| 07981 | Whippany, NJ | 8,865 | 2.9 mi |
| 07039 | Livingston, NJ | 29,358 | 3.0 mi |
| 07058 | Pine Brook, NJ | 5,372 | 3.5 mi |
| 07932 | Florham Park, NJ | 9,868 | 3.3 mi |
| 07054 | Parsippany, NJ | 29,305 | 3.2 mi |
| 07034 | Lake Hiawatha, NJ | 9,360 | 4.3 mi |
| 07021 | Essex Fells, NJ | 2,091 | 4.4 mi |
| 07927 | Cedar Knolls, NJ | 3,403 | 4.7 mi |
| 07045 | Montville, NJ | 10,127 | 6.3 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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