07078 ZIP Code
Short Hills, New jersey
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07078 |
| City/Town: | Short Hills |
| County: | Essex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,287 |
| Median Household Income: | $250,001 |
| Per Capita Income: | $160,486 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,513 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,566,500 |
| Land Area: | 8.0 sq miles
20.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7423, -74.3276 |
Population Information (07078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,287 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,175 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,112 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 778 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,126 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,731 | 12.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,307 | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 515 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 606 | 4.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,035 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,018 | 21.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 817 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 668 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,111 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 421 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 154 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,566,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 10.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $3,501 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,513 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,513 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,932 | 87.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 581 | 12.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,830 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 81 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 287 | 3.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 279 | 3.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 293 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,636 | 29.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,247 | 59.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 99.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $250,001 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $486,153 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $250,001 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $160,486 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,740 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,433 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 307 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,594 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,781 | 89.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 185 | 2.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 454 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,496 | 52.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 331 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,636 | 39.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 51 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 220 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 553 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 343 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 426 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 140 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 241 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07078 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 64 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 13 | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 28 | 0.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 70 | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 64 | 1.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 146 | 3.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 75 | 1.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 383 | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 351 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,319 | 73.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07078 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,307 | 35.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 127 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,546 | 24.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 77 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 43 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,270 | 35.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 45.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07078 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 21 | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 408 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 202 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 262 | 4.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 148 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 323 | 5.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,964 | 30.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,617 | 25.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,100 | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 244 | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 111 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 33 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (07078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,102 | 98.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,380 | 93.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,833 | 12.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 185 | 1.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07078 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,132 | 91.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 737 | 16.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 650 | 14.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 41 | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 10 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 57 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07078 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,114 | 91.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 67 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 22 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 106 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 46 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 12 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 146 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07078 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 59 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 350 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 244 | 5.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 37 | 0.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 100 | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 219 | 4.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 869 | 19.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,075 | 23.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 416 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,144 | 25.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07078 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 125 | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 213 | 4.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 744 | 16.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,644 | 36.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,787 | 39.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07078 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,130 | 91.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 15 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 310 | 6.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 45 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07078 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 28 | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 886 | 19.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,432 | 53.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,167 | 25.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07078 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 29 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 28 | 0.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 34 | 0.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 370 | 9.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,462 | 88.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $3,501 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (07078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,513 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,763 | 83.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,499 | 55.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 308 | 6.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 385 | 8.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,814 | 62.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,024 | 22.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07078 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,260 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,056 | 20.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,893 | 74.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 199 | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,073 | 20.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07078 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,882 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 358 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 200 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,302 | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,345 | 27.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 677 | 13.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,644 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 142 | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,287 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 417 | 2.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 54 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 154 | 36.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 209 | 50.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07078 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,463 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,698 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 543 | 32.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 813 | 47.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 357 | 21.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 342 | 20.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,954 | 69.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 161 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,333 | 2691.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,333 | 2691.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,333 | 2691.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 371 | 230.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 75 | 46.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 10.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 189 | 117.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 113 | 70.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07078 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,509 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,865 | 65.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,644 | 34.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 232 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,488 | 11.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,803 | 20.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 121 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07078 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,513 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,504 | 99.8% | 89.4% |
Short Hills, NJ07078