Madison, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07940
Morris County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,278
- 1,435/sq mi High-density area
- $172,708
- Median income Above-median income area
- $940,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Madison pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,435
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07940 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 07940 (Madison, NJ) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.7 in 2023 to 268.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07940 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madison, Morris County, New Jersey, home to 17,278 residents across 12.0 square miles, a density of 1,435 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07940 skews affluent, with a median household income of $172,708 (42% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $87,285. The poverty rate is 3.2%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $940,900 (82% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while 64.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,251.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morris County, so 07940 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 07940
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07940.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 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 07940, Madison, 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
17,278
Population
12.0
Area (sq mi)
1,435
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07940?
35.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
14.3%
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?
$172,708
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$87,285
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07940 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Madison, 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)
$172,708 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
5,820housing units
5,820
Total Housing Units
5,653
Occupied Units
167
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$940,900
Median Home Value
+82% vs state ZIP avg
$2,251
Median Rent
1961
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07940 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 201 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 215 |
| 2022 | +4.1% | 224 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 248 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 269 |
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 527 business establishments in ZIP 07940, employing approximately 13,267 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,379,152,000.
527
Businesses
13,267
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 33 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 16 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.7% |
| Information | 7 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 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 07940 vs 07961 →
ZIP 07940 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07901
Summit (07901)
22,806 residents
- 07928
Chatham (07928)
19,144 residents
- 07940
Madison (07940)
17,278 residents
- 07078
Short Hills (07078)
13,250 residents
- 07922
Berkeley Heights (07922)
12,246 residents
- 07974
New Providence (07974)
11,768 residents
- 07932
Florham Park (07932)
9,868 residents
- 07981 8,865
Whippany (07981)
8,865 residents
- 07927 3,403
Cedar Knolls (07927)
3,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07940 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07940 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07078
Short Hills (07078)
$250,000 median income
- 07928
Chatham (07928)
$220,982 median income
- 07922
Berkeley Heights (07922)
$202,944 median income
- 07901
Summit (07901)
$179,701 median income
- 07974
New Providence (07974)
$172,894 median income
- 07940
Madison (07940)
$172,708 median income
- 07927
Cedar Knolls (07927)
$170,400 median income
- 07932
Florham Park (07932)
$156,458 median income
- 07981
Whippany (07981)
$149,893 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07940 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07961 | Convent Station, NJ | 4 | 1.6 mi |
| 07928 | Chatham, NJ | 19,144 | 2.3 mi |
| 07932 | Florham Park, NJ | 9,868 | 1.8 mi |
| 07935 | Green Village, NJ | 313 | 2.1 mi |
| 07981 | Whippany, NJ | 8,865 | 4.3 mi |
| 07974 | New Providence, NJ | 11,768 | 4.4 mi |
| 07922 | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 12,246 | 5.9 mi |
| 07927 | Cedar Knolls, NJ | 3,403 | 4.6 mi |
| 07901 | Summit, NJ | 22,806 | 4.1 mi |
| 07078 | Short Hills, NJ | 13,250 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07940, 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 (17,278 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 07940 in?
ZIP code 07940 (Madison) 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 07940?
ZIP code 07940 in Madison, NJ has a population of 17,278 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07940?
The median household income in ZIP 07940 is $172,708, which is 126% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07940?
The median home value in ZIP 07940 is $940,900, which is 238% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07940?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07940 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07940?
ZIP code 07940 has 527 business establishments employing approximately 13,267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07940?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07940 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (62), Accommodation and food services (62), Retail trade (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07940?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07940 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 07940?
In ZIP code 07940, 87.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.2% 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 07940?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07940 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07940?
In ZIP code 07940, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07940?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07940 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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