07878 ZIP Code — Mount Tabor, NJ

Morris County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07878 is located in Mount Tabor, New Jersey, within Morris County. It covers approximately 0.09 square miles and serves a population of 740 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/862.

About ZIP code 07878

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 $406,600.

Median household income is $99,684. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 07878 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

740

population

0.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07878 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07878

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07878. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Tabor	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	740
Population density	8,222 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	0.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8709
Longitude	-74.4793
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	973/862

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	5.3%	19.3%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	23.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	32.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	13.9%	24.4%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

740

Population

8,222

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$99,684

Median household income

$46,573

Per capita income

$406,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

311

Housing units

37.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	15.8%
18 and over	623	84.2%
65 and over	193	26.1%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.6%

Two or more races 25.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Asian 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	512	64.6%
Two or more races	199	25.1%
Hispanic or Latino	52	6.6%
Asian	29	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	5.3%	19.3%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	23.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	32.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	13.9%	24.4%	14.8%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 37.3%

$100k–$150k 35.7%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	37.3%
$100k–$150k	35.7%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$99,684

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 89.7%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$406,600
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	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	25.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	71.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.7%
Electricity	3.5%
Fuel oil	33.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	138	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	25	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	7.4%
Female householder, no spouse	125	40.2%
Households with children under 18	73	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	48.6%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	23.9%
Married	62.6%	38.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.5%	11.3%
Divorced	0.0%	25.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	37.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	43.4%
High school	41	25.8%
College / grad school	49	30.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.6%

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Finance & real estate 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Public administration 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Construction 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	28.7%
Sales & office	7.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

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	55.9%
Retirement income	49.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.9%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	19.3%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.1%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	13.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	7.8%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	6.8%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	77.1%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	6.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	98.5%
Public insurance	26.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	719	97.2%
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)	699	94.5%
Born in same state	699	94.5%
Born in different state	588	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	41	5.5%
Not a US citizen	41	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	194	26.2%
Italian	84	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	64	8.6%
English	22	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07878

What city is ZIP code 07878 in?

ZIP code 07878 is primarily assigned to Mount Tabor, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07878 in?

ZIP code 07878 falls within Morris County, New Jersey.

Does ZIP code 07878 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 07878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 07878 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 07878 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07878?

The median home value in ZIP code 07878 is $406,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 07878?

ZIP code 07878 has an estimated population of 740 residents, with a density of 8,132 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 07878 in?

ZIP code 07878 observes the EST timezone.