ZIP Code 07960

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Morristown · Morris County · New Jersey

Population
43,747

482/sq mi

Median income
$160,334

▲ 110% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$735,600

▲ 164% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
67.9%

Median age 40

Land area
90.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 07960 in Morristown, New Jersey has a population of 43,747. The median household income is $160,334, which is 110% above the national average. Median home value is $735,600, 164% above the US average. 67.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 07960 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.7 square miles in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 43,747 residents, producing a population density of 482 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 07960 against New Jersey and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07960 sits at $160,334 (31% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $90,631. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $735,600 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $2,306 per month, and 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07960 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07960 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 07960

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07960.

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 07960, Morristown, 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

43,747

Population

90.7

Area (sq mi)

482

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07960?

40.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 67.7%
African American 4.8%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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?

$160,334

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$90,631

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 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 81.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.9%

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

What does housing look like?

19,058

Total Housing Units

18,575

Occupied Units

483

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.5%
Renter 37.5%

$735,600

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$2,306

Median Rent

1969

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

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07960 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 168
2021 +6.8% 179
2022 +10.8% 199
2023 +9.2% 217
2024 +11.0% 241

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 1,713 business establishments in ZIP 07960, employing approximately 39,939 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,479,051,000.

1,713

Businesses

39,939

Employees

$4.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 335 19.6%
Health care and social assistance 257 15.0%
Finance and insurance 179 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 154 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 138 8.1%
Retail trade 129 7.5%
Construction 106 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 103 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 93 5.4%
Wholesale trade 49 2.9%
Information 42 2.5%
Educational services 36 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 30 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 26 1.5%
Manufacturing 14 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 0.8%
Utilities 7 0.4%

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 07960 vs 07961 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
07961 Convent Station, NJ 4 3.5 mi
07976 New Vernon, NJ 754 4.2 mi
07950 Morris Plains, NJ 19,564 4.3 mi
07927 Cedar Knolls, NJ 3,403 3.6 mi
07926 Brookside, NJ 120 3.9 mi
07970 Mount Freedom, NJ 117 4.2 mi
07945 Mendham, NJ 9,539 5.1 mi
07935 Green Village, NJ 313 4.3 mi
07940 Madison, NJ 17,278 4.6 mi
07980 Stirling, NJ 2,307 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07960 in?
ZIP code 07960 (Morristown) 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 07960?
ZIP code 07960 in Morristown, NJ has a population of 43,747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07960?
The median household income in ZIP 07960 is $160,334, which is 110% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07960?
The median home value in ZIP 07960 is $735,600, which is 164% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07960?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07960 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07960?
ZIP code 07960 has 1,713 business establishments employing approximately 39,939 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07960?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07960 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (335), Health care and social assistance (257), Finance and insurance (179). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07960?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07960 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 07960?
In ZIP code 07960, 81.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.9% 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 07960?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07960 is 27.3 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 07960?
In ZIP code 07960, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07960?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07960 is 5.8% 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 Morristown, 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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