ZIP Code 07970

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Mount Freedom · Morris County · New Jersey

Population
117

185/sq mi

Median income
$250,001

▲ 228% vs US

higher than 100% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,258,300

▲ 352% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
100.0%

Median age 16.8

Land area
0.6 sq mi

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07970?

16.8

Median Age

58.1%

Male

41.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 100.0%

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

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07970 in?
ZIP code 07970 (Mount Freedom) 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 07970?
ZIP code 07970 in Mount Freedom, NJ has a population of 117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07970?
The median household income in ZIP 07970 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07970?
The median home value in ZIP 07970 is $1,258,300, which is 352% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07970?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07970 is White at 93.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07970?
ZIP code 07970 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07970?
In ZIP code 07970, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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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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