07981 ZIP Code, Whippany, NJ
07981 is a ZIP code in Whippany, New Jersey in Morris County. It covers 6.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 07927, 07054 and 07961. 9,030 people live here in 3,738 households. At about 1,498 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $149,893, above the New Jersey median of $103,556; the median age is 49.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Whippany, NJ
- County: Morris County
- Land area: 6.0 sq mi
- Population: 9,030
- Median household income: $149,893
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,030 |
| Households | 3,738 |
| Median household income | $149,893 |
| Income per person | $75,777 |
| Median age | 49.7 |
| Homeowners | 87.4% |
| Median home value | $614,100 |
| Median rent | $2,556 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% |
| Broadband internet | 96.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 25.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.4% |
| $15–25K | 1.4% |
| $25–35K | 6.0% |
| $35–50K | 4.1% |
| $50–75K | 8.0% |
| $75–100K | 8.2% |
| $100–150K | 17.8% |
| $150–200K | 18.5% |
| $200K+ | 31.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.0% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 8.0% |
| 35–44 | 9.3% |
| 45–54 | 14.0% |
| 55–64 | 23.0% |
| 65–74 | 9.3% |
| 75+ | 10.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.5% |
| Owned outright | 34.4% |
| Rented | 12.0% |
| Vacant | 1.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.5% |
| Townhome | 15.7% |
| 2–4 units | 3.0% |
| 5–19 units | 8.4% |
| 20+ units | 4.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 07981
393 business establishments with 14,188 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 50
- Construction: 41
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 38
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 34
- Retail Trade: 32
- Wholesale Trade: 30
- Accommodation and Food Services: 30
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 29
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 07927 — Cedar Knolls CDP, NJ (1.6 mi)
- 07054 — Parsippany CDP, NJ (2.4 mi)
- 07961 — Florham Park borough, NJ (3 mi)
- 07936 (3.3 mi)
- 07950 — Morris Plains borough, NJ (3.3 mi)
- 07932 — Florham Park borough, NJ (3.7 mi)
- 07878 — Mount Tabor CDP, NJ (4.2 mi)
- 07940 — Madison borough, NJ (4.4 mi)
Areas that include 07981
- Whippany, NJ ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Morris County ZIP codes — 56 ZIP codes
- New Jersey ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 07981, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 07981 in?
- 07981 is a Whippany, NJ mailing address. By land area, 93% lies inside Whippany; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 07981 in?
- 07981 is in Morris County.
- What is the population of 07981?
- About 9,030 people (±620), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,051.
- What is the median household income in 07981?
- $149,893 (±$12,375), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 07981?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 07981 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 07981?
- The closest, measured center to center: 07927 (1.6 mi, Cedar Knolls), 07054 (2.4 mi, Parsippany), 07961 (3 mi, Florham Park borough, NJ), 07936 (3.3 mi), 07950 (3.3 mi, Morris Plains borough, NJ) and 07932 (3.7 mi, Florham Park borough, NJ).
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