ZIP Code 07946

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Millington · Morris County · New Jersey

Population
3,144

294/sq mi

Median income
$208,587

▲ 173% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$801,700

▲ 188% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
67.8%

Median age 44.3

Land area
10.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 07946 in Millington, New Jersey has a population of 3,144. The median household income is $208,587, which is 173% above the national average. Median home value is $801,700, 188% above the US average. 67.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07946 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.7 square miles in Millington, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 3,144 residents, producing a population density of 294 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 07946 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07946 sits at $208,587 (71% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $82,022. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. On housing, the median home value is $801,700 (55% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07946 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07946 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 07946

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07946.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07946, Millington, 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

3,144

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

294

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07946?

44.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

16.4%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
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?

$208,587

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$82,022

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.8%

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

What does housing look like?

984

Total Housing Units

984

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

$801,700

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07946 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 169
2021 +9.4% 184
2022 +3.5% 191
2023 +24.5% 238
2024 -4.0% 228

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 69 business establishments in ZIP 07946, employing approximately 462 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,223,000.

69

Businesses

462

Employees

$24.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 18.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 15.9%
Construction 9 13.0%
Manufacturing 6 8.7%
Wholesale trade 5 7.3%
Retail trade 5 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
07980 Stirling, NJ 2,307 0.9 mi
07059 Warren, NJ 15,311 3.1 mi
07920 Basking Ridge, NJ 26,747 2.7 mi
07939 Lyons, NJ 228 2.3 mi
07933 Gillette, NJ 3,251 2.6 mi
07976 New Vernon, NJ 754 3.4 mi
07922 Berkeley Heights, NJ 12,246 4.4 mi
07069 Watchung, NJ 6,157 4.5 mi
08812 Dunellen, NJ 14,296 5.6 mi
08846 Middlesex, NJ 13,635 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07946 in?
ZIP code 07946 (Millington) 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 07946?
ZIP code 07946 in Millington, NJ has a population of 3,144 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07946?
The median household income in ZIP 07946 is $208,587, which is 173% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07946?
The median home value in ZIP 07946 is $801,700, which is 188% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07946?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07946 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07946?
ZIP code 07946 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 462 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07946?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07946 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Construction (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07946?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07946 decreased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 07946?
In ZIP code 07946, 83.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.8% 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 07946?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07946 is 30.5 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 07946?
In ZIP code 07946, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07946?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07946 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Millington, NJ

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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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