07078 ZIP Code – Short Hills, New Jersey
ZIP code 07078 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Short Hills, New Jersey, within Essex County with a population of approximately 14,287 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $250,001, which is well above the New Jersey average and well above the national figure. Median home values of $1,566,500 are well above the national average, with 88.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $3,501 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 92% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 3.3%, well below the national average. 90.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 41.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 07041, 07901, 07088.
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ZIP 07078 vs. New Jersey vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 07078 | NJ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $250k | $113k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.6M | $459k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $3,501 | $1,724 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 90.1% | 44.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 07041 – Millburn
- 07901 – Summit
- 07088 – Vauxhall
- 07081 – Springfield
- 07039 – Livingston
- 07040 – Maplewood
- 07079 – South Orange
- 07932 – Florham Park
- 07083 – Union
- 07092 – Mountainside
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07041 | MILLBURN | 7,412 | $199,602 |
| 07901 | SUMMIT | 24,281 | $170,275 |
| 07088 | VAUXHALL | 3,056 | $86,556 |
| 07081 | SPRINGFIELD | 17,011 | $141,759 |
| 07039 | LIVINGSTON | 31,091 | $202,619 |