ZIP Code 07866 -- Rockaway, NJ

Morris | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.8x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 23.60% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 81.74% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
22,663
Unknown
Median Income
$131,403
Home Value
$457,400
Median Rent
$1,695
Median Age
44.30
Diversity Index
52.20
Moderate
Cost of Living
154.5
very high
Unemployment
5.8%

About ZIP Code 07866

ZIP code 07866 in Rockaway, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 22,663. The median household income is $131,403, which is This is 75% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $457,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.5x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 154.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.30 years. Approximately 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Morris, NJ.

Population & Age

Total Population
22,663
Median Age
44.30
Male Population
11,356
50.1%
Female Population
11,307
49.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
52.20 Moderate
White
77.4%
Black or African American
0.9%
Hispanic or Latino
16.4%
Asian
5.8%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
13.0%
Other Race
2.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$131,403
Mean Household Income
$165,655
Per Capita Income
$63,997
Below Poverty Line
3.8%

This is 75% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$457,400
Median Rent
$1,695
Total Housing Units
8,825
Occupied Units
8,645
Vacant Units
180
2.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1969
Owner Occupied
81.7%
Renter Occupied
18.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.5x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 81.7% Renter 18.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 97.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 18.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
12,883
Employment Rate
94.2%
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
69.2%
Carpool
4.6%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
23.6%

Cost of Living Index

154.5
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 07866 is 54.5% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Morris

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
07960 Morristown 46,702 $160,334
07054 Parsippany 29,480 $104,214
07801 Mine hill 27,128 $84,517
07869 Randolph 26,022 $169,497
07950 Greystone park 21,651 $153,762
07928 Chatham 19,974 $220,982

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 07866

ZIP code 07866 (Rockaway, NJ) has a total population of 22,663 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 07866 is $131,403 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 75% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 07866 is primarily located in Rockaway, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within Morris County.

The median home value in ZIP code 07866 is $457,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,695.

The median age in ZIP code 07866 is 44.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 07866 has a cost of living index of 154.51 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 07866, 48.95% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 18.35% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 07866 is 5.84%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 23.60% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.