07970 ZIP Code — Mount Freedom, NJ

Morris County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07970 is located in Mount Freedom, New Jersey, within Morris County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 862/973.

About ZIP code 07970

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 50% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 07970 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

257

population

0.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07970 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07970

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07970. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Freedom	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	257
Population density	952 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	0.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8110
Longitude	-74.5753
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	862/973

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	19.3%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	100.0%	32.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	24.4%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

257

Population

952

People per sq mi

28.8

Median age

Median household income

$100,942

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	118	45.9%
18 and over	139	54.1%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	28.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 4.8%

Group	Count	%
White	244	90.4%
Hispanic or Latino	13	4.8%
Two or more races	13	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	19.3%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	100.0%	32.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	24.4%	14.8%

$100k–$150k 35.2%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k+ 47.9%

Range	% of households
$100k–$150k	35.2%
$150k–$200k	16.9%
$200k+	47.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 16.9%

$1M+ 47.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	47.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	47.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	100.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.1%
Fuel oil	47.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	71	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	59	83.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.3%	0.0%
Married	53.7%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 82.0%

Graduate / professional 18.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	100.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	40.0%
High school	63	60.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 56.5%

Finance & real estate 31.5%

Professional & management 12.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	77.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	49.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.3%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	6.2%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	7.6%
Arthritis	16.8%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	3.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.0%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	11.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	6.4%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	5.7%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	79.6%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	5.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	0.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	244	94.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	246	95.7%
Born in same state	246	95.7%
Born in different state	195	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	4.3%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	136	52.9%
French	13	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07970

What city is ZIP code 07970 in?

ZIP code 07970 is primarily assigned to Mount Freedom, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07970 in?

ZIP code 07970 falls within Morris County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 07970?

100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 07970 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 07970 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 07970?

ZIP code 07970 has an estimated population of 257 residents, with a density of 970 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 07970 in?

ZIP code 07970 observes the EST timezone.