ZIP Code 07981
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Whippany · Morris County · New Jersey
- Population
- 8,865
- Median income
- $149,893
- Median home value
- $614,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.4%
- Land area
- 17.4 sq mi
509/sq mi
▲ 96% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 121% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.7
New York
ZIP code 07981 in Whippany, New Jersey has a population of 8,865. The median household income is $149,893, which is 96% above the national average. Median home value is $614,100, 121% above the US average. 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 07981 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.4 square miles in Whippany, Morris County, New Jersey. The area is home to 8,865 residents, producing a population density of 509 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 07981 against New Jersey and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 07981 sits at $149,893 (23% above the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $75,777. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $614,100 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $2,556 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 07981 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morris County, so you can benchmark 07981 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 07981
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07981.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 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, 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 07981, Whippany, 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
8,865
Population
17.4
Area (sq mi)
509
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07981?
49.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
20.3%
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?
$149,893
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$75,777
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,782
Total Housing Units
3,738
Occupied Units
44
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$614,100
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$2,556
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07981 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 173 |
| 2021 | +5.1% | 182 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 203 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 217 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 232 |
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 393 business establishments in ZIP 07981, employing approximately 14,188 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,274,711,000.
393
Businesses
14,188
Employees
$2.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 41 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 2.0% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
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 07981 vs 07927 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07927 | Cedar Knolls, NJ | 3,403 | 1.8 mi |
| 07054 | Parsippany, NJ | 29,305 | 2.5 mi |
| 07961 | Convent Station, NJ | 4 | 3.0 mi |
| 07936 | East Hanover, NJ | 11,157 | 2.9 mi |
| 07940 | Madison, NJ | 17,278 | 4.3 mi |
| 07932 | Florham Park, NJ | 9,868 | 3.4 mi |
| 07950 | Morris Plains, NJ | 19,564 | 3.7 mi |
| 07046 | Mountain Lakes, NJ | 4,194 | 4.9 mi |
| 07034 | Lake Hiawatha, NJ | 9,360 | 4.5 mi |
| 07928 | Chatham, NJ | 19,144 | 6.6 mi |
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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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