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East Hanover, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07936

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

11,157
546/sq mi
$149,583
Median income
$702,800
Median home value
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Hanover pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
546
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07936 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07936 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, home to 11,157 residents across 20.4 square miles, a density of 546 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07936 skews affluent, with a median household income of $149,583 (23% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $72,871. Local economic indicators show a 2.3% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $702,800 (36% above the state average), median rent at $2,711 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 07936

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Hanover, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07936.

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 07936, East Hanover, 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

11,157

Population

20.4

Area (sq mi)

546

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07936?

45.2

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

16.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 11.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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

How ZIP 07936 ranks nationally

East Hanover, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$149,583 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 82.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.6%

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

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$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

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ZIP 07936 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 07936 ranks #3 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 07936 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 07936 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Morris County

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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 East Hanover, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07936 in? ▼
ZIP code 07936 (East Hanover) 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 07936? ▼
ZIP code 07936 in East Hanover, NJ has a population of 11,157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07936? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07936 is $149,583, which is 96% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07936? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07936 is $702,800, which is 153% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07936? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07936 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07936? ▼
ZIP code 07936 has 657 business establishments employing approximately 17,898 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07936? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07936 are: Construction (96), Retail trade (92), Professional, scientific, and technical services (76). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07936? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07936 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 07936? ▼
In ZIP code 07936, 82.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.6% 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 07936? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07936 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07936? ▼
In ZIP code 07936, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07936? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07936 is 2.3% 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.