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Mendham, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07945

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

9,539
197/sq mi
$250,001
Median income
$931,100
Median home value
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mendham pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
197
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07945 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07945 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, home to 9,539 residents across 48.5 square miles, a density of 197 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07945 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,001 (105% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $117,181. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $931,100 (80% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07945 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 07945

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mendham, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07945.

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 07945, Mendham, 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

9,539

Population

48.5

Area (sq mi)

197

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07945?

46.3

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+105% vs state

$117,181

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

39.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07945 ranks nationally

Mendham, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 86.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,709

Total Housing Units

3,497

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$931,100

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1974

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07945 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 147
2021 +5.5% 155
2022 +10.3% 171
2023 +9.7% 188
2024 +4.7% 197

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 233 business establishments in ZIP 07945, employing approximately 1,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,750,000.

233

Businesses

1,296

Employees

$71.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 30 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 25 10.7%
Construction 22 9.4%
Finance and insurance 20 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 18 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 6.0%
Wholesale trade 13 5.6%
Retail trade 12 5.2%
Information 6 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.3%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 07945 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 07945 ranks #4 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 07945 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 07945 ranks the highest 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
07926 Brookside, NJ 120 2.0 mi
07970 Mount Freedom, NJ 117 2.3 mi
07924 Bernardsville, NJ 7,534 3.8 mi
07869 Randolph, NJ 25,291 4.5 mi
07930 Chester, NJ 8,559 4.6 mi
07803 Mine Hill, NJ 3,651 6.7 mi
07960 Morristown, NJ 43,747 5.1 mi
07931 Far Hills, NJ 3,296 5.7 mi
07876 Succasunna, NJ 10,619 5.8 mi
07847 Kenvil, NJ 1,670 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Morris County

07960 standard
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 Mendham, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07945 in? ▼
ZIP code 07945 (Mendham) 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 07945? ▼
ZIP code 07945 in Mendham, NJ has a population of 9,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07945? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07945 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07945? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07945 is $931,100, which is 235% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07945? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07945 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07945? ▼
ZIP code 07945 has 233 business establishments employing approximately 1,296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07945? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07945 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (41), Other services (except public administration) (30), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07945? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07945 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 07945? ▼
In ZIP code 07945, 86.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.7% 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 07945? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07945 is 39.8 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 07945? ▼
In ZIP code 07945, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07945? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07945 is 2.7% 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.