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 High-density area
- $149,583
- Median income Above-median income area
- $702,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07936 (East Hanover, NJ) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.9 in 2023 to 224.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,871. The poverty rate is 2.3%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $702,800 (36% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 92.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,711.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morris County, so 07936 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 07936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Hanover, NJ
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$72,871
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07936 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
East Hanover, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$149,583 Top 25% higher than 75% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,037housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 07936 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07039
Livingston (07039)
29,358 residents
- 07054
Parsippany (07054)
29,305 residents
- 07936 11,157
East Hanover (07936)
11,157 residents
- 07045 10,127
Montville (07045)
10,127 residents
- 07932 9,868
Florham Park (07932)
9,868 residents
- 07034 9,360
Lake Hiawatha (07034)
9,360 residents
- 07981 8,865
Whippany (07981)
8,865 residents
- 07068 5,819
Roseland (07068)
5,819 residents
- 07058 5,372
Pine Brook (07058)
5,372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07936 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07936 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07021
Essex Fells (07021)
$250,000 median income
- 07039
Livingston (07039)
$229,806 median income
- 07045
Montville (07045)
$185,078 median income
- 07927
Cedar Knolls (07927)
$170,400 median income
- 07068
Roseland (07068)
$164,458 median income
- 07932
Florham Park (07932)
$156,458 median income
- 07981
Whippany (07981)
$149,893 median income
- 07936
East Hanover (07936)
$149,583 median income
- 07058
Pine Brook (07058)
$127,805 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07936, 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 (11,157 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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