ZIP Code 07970
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Mount Freedom · Morris County · New Jersey
- Population
- 117
- Median income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,258,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 100.0%
- Land area
- 0.6 sq mi
185/sq mi
▲ 228% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
▲ 352% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
Median age 16.8
New York
ZIP code 07970 in Mount Freedom, New Jersey has a population of 117. The median household income is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average. Median home value is $1,258,300, 352% above the US average. 100.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07970 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Mount Freedom, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 117 residents, producing a population density of 185 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 07970 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07970 sits at $250,001 (105% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $107,221. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,258,300 (144% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07970 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 16.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07970 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 →
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 07970, Mount Freedom, 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
117
Population
0.6
Area (sq mi)
185
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07970?
16.8
Median Age
58.1%
Male
41.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$250,001
Median Household Income
+105% vs state
$107,221
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
58
Total Housing Units
58
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,258,300
Median Home Value
+144% vs state
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 07970, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,133,000.
17
Businesses
118
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 17.6% |
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 07970 vs 07926 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07926 | Brookside, NJ | 120 | 0.5 mi |
| 07869 | Randolph, NJ | 25,291 | 2.6 mi |
| 07945 | Mendham, NJ | 9,539 | 2.3 mi |
| 07803 | Mine Hill, NJ | 3,651 | 5.0 mi |
| 07960 | Morristown, NJ | 43,747 | 4.2 mi |
| 07924 | Bernardsville, NJ | 7,534 | 5.7 mi |
| 07950 | Morris Plains, NJ | 19,564 | 5.4 mi |
| 07876 | Succasunna, NJ | 10,619 | 5.3 mi |
| 07801 | Dover, NJ | 25,386 | 7.7 mi |
| 07847 | Kenvil, NJ | 1,670 | 6.0 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Mount Freedom, 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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