07885 ZIP Code
Wharton, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 07885 |
| City/Town: | Wharton |
| County: | Morris |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,673 |
| Median Household Income: | $102,578 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,822 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,000 |
| Median Home Value: | $324,600 |
| Land Area: | 14.7 sq miles
38.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9104, -74.6000 |
Population Information (07885 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,673 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,675 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,998 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 950 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 456 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 660 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 493 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 577 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,959 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,130 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,239 | 19.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 613 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 770 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,165 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 510 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 151 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (07885 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $324,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,878 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,000 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,580 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 420 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,956 | 64.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,624 | 35.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (07885 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,537 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 239 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 202 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,851 | 33.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,613 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 452 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,316 | 27.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 864 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (07885 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $102,578 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,718 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,943 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,822 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (07885 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,719 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,480 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 239 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,796 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,137 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 986 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 357 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (07885 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,981 | 68.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 231 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 564 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,209 | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,670 | 14.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,470 | 21.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,824 | 32.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 419 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 342 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 29 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,034 | 26.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (07885 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 258 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 105 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 259 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 53 | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 387 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 608 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 583 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,042 | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 719 | 15.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 566 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (07885 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,748 | 73.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 741 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 86 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 38 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 704 | 10.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (07885 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 399 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 786 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 355 | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 722 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 346 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 175 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 323 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,001 | 15.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,356 | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 279 | 4.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 351 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 369 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (07885 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 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 (07885 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,854 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,411 | 80.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,065 | 26.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 819 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (07885 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,692 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,175 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 943 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 107 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 137 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 177 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (07885 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,674 | 53.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 592 | 11.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 240 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 202 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 481 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 251 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 560 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (07885 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 443 | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 233 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 329 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 555 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 772 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 650 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 816 | 16.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 442 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 728 | 14.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (07885 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 34 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 889 | 17.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,846 | 36.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,327 | 26.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 861 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 43 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (07885 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,422 | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 82 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 862 | 18.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,202 | 26.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (07885 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 137 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,832 | 40.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,639 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 972 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (07885 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 148 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 8 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 246 | 8.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 841 | 28.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,350 | 45.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 307 | 10.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 56 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (07885 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,308 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,084 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,878 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (07885 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,580 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,137 | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 968 | 21.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 916 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,056 | 23.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,499 | 32.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,339 | 29.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (07885 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,947 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,705 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,531 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 102 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 560 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,423 | 28.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (07885 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,277 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 45 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 91 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 979 | 43.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 423 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 739 | 32.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (07885 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,193 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 621 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,673 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,148 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 66 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 586 | 51.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 496 | 43.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (07885 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,409 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,088 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,003 | 92.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 64 | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 9 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (07885 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,992 | 77.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 107 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,681 | 2505.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,681 | 2505.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,681 | 2505.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 236 | 220.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,972 | 1843.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (07885 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,723 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,911 | 64.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,812 | 35.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,026 | 28.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 416 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 370 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (07885 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,580 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,106 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
Wharton, NJ07885