07847 ZIP Code — Kenvil, NJ

Morris County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07847 is located in Kenvil, New Jersey, within Morris County. It covers approximately 2.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,685 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/862.

About ZIP code 07847

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $325,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,519. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 07847 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,685

population

2.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenvil	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07803 Mine Hill (1.2 mi) 07852 Ledgewood (2.1 mi) 07806 Picatinny Arsenal (2.2 mi) 07856 Mount Arlington (2.3 mi) 07876 Succasunna (2.6 mi) 07850 Landing (2.6 mi) 07869 Randolph (3.7 mi) 07857 Netcong (4 mi) 07885 Wharton (4.2 mi) 07843 Hopatcong (4.4 mi) 07836 Flanders (4.7 mi) 07801 Dover (5.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,685
Population density	696 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	2.42 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	40.8860
Longitude	-74.6230
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973/862

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	19.3%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	23.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	32.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	7.4%	24.4%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,685

Population

696

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$77,519

Median household income

$39,925

Per capita income

$325,700

Median home value

$2,062

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

581

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

148

35–44

114

135

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	348	20.7%
18 and over	1,337	79.3%
65 and over	380	22.6%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.9%

Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

Two or more races 10.1%

Black or African American 7.5%

Other race 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,245	64.9%
Hispanic or Latino	234	12.2%
Two or more races	193	10.1%
Black or African American	144	7.5%
Other race	83	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	19.3%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	23.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	32.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	7.4%	24.4%	14.8%

Under $10k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

$75k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
$75k–$100k	22.3%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$77,519

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 36.1%

$300k–$500k 59.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$325,700
Median rent / month	$2,062
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	1.1%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	16.5%
1939 or earlier	49.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	52.9%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.6%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	30.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	387	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	26	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	123	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	165	23.5%
Households with children under 18	252	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	251	35.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	5.9%
Married	49.8%	62.9%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	17.3%
Divorced	10.2%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.0%
Kindergarten	18	5.4%
Elementary school	174	51.8%
High school	48	14.3%
College / grad school	86	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Transportation & utilities 21.7%

Construction 9.8%

Professional & management 7.9%

Information 7.5%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Public administration 3.7%

Other services 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.6%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.5%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	18.1%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.6%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	16.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	72.6%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,577	93.6%
Spanish	27	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	1.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,606	95.3%
Born in same state	1,598	94.8%
Born in different state	1,367	81.1%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	79	4.7%
Not a US citizen	58	73.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	360	21.4%
French	238	14.1%
Polish	137	8.1%
Arab	78	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	36	2.1%
English	36	2.1%
Norwegian	13	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07847

What city is ZIP code 07847 in?

ZIP code 07847 is primarily assigned to Kenvil, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07847 in?

ZIP code 07847 falls within Morris County, New Jersey.

Is ZIP code 07847 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 07847 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 07847 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 07847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07847?

The median home value in ZIP code 07847 is $325,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 07847?

ZIP code 07847 has an estimated population of 1,685 residents, with a density of 696 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 07847 in?

ZIP code 07847 observes the EST timezone.