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Morris County
New Vernon, NJ
07976
07976 ZIP Code — New Vernon, NJ
Morris County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07976 is located in
New Vernon ,
New Jersey ,
within Morris County .
It covers approximately 3.47 square miles and serves a population of
355 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 973 .
About ZIP code 07976
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $2,000,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 07976 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
355
Population density
102 / sq mi
State FIPS
34
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
3.47 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
40.7339
Longitude
-74.4785
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
973
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.1%
19.3%
30.2%
$50k – $100k
47.0%
23.7%
26.7%
$100k – $200k
7.5%
32.6%
28.3%
Over $200k
23.3%
24.4%
14.8%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$2,000,000
Median home value
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 52 14.6% 18 and over 303 85.4% 65 and over 71 20.0% Median age 58.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.1%
19.3%
30.2%
$50k – $100k
47.0%
23.7%
26.7%
$100k – $200k
7.5%
32.6%
28.3%
Over $200k
23.3%
24.4%
14.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.9% $15k–$25k 15.8% $35k–$50k 7.6% $50k–$75k 20.9% $100k–$150k 27.2% $150k–$200k 7.0% $200k+ 12.7% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $2,000,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 55.1% Renter occupied 44.9% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 7.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.13
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.3% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 5.1% 1980–1989 13.3% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 21.5% 1940–1949 44.9% 1939 or earlier 8.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 8.9% 3 bedrooms 42.4% 4 bedrooms 35.4% 5+ bedrooms 13.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.0% 1 vehicle 0.0% 2 vehicles 70.9% 3 or more 22.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 62.0% Fuel oil 31.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 51 32.3% Cohabiting couple 21 13.3% Male householder, no spouse 25 15.8% Female householder, no spouse 61 38.6% Households with children under 18 32 20.3% Households with seniors (65+) 41 25.9% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 54.6% 14.5% Married 25.7% 38.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 9.2% Divorced 19.7% 37.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
15.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 48.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 23.1% Kindergarten 9 17.3% Elementary school 20 38.5% High school 11 21.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
42.6%
Finance & real estate
17.6%
Professional & management
9.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 59.3% Service 0.0% Sales & office 27.8% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 13.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.0% Government 13.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.9% Retirement income 41.1% Supplemental Security 5.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 19.7% High blood pressure 0.0% High cholesterol 0.0% Diabetes 8.6% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 7.7% Arthritis 23.5% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 4.9% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 7.8% Binge drinking 14.7% No physical activity 12.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.4% Depression 15.6% Fair or poor health 7.9% Poor mental health 10.4% Poor physical health 6.9% No health insurance 6.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.6% Visited dentist 79.8% Cholesterol screening 0.0% Teeth loss 5.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 11 3.6%
Disability % Any disability 19.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 32.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.0% Public insurance 34.1% No insurance 18.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 343 96.6% Spanish 11 3.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 11 3.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 355 100.0% Born in same state 355 100.0% Born in different state 292 82.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 147 41.4%
Ancestry Count % French 115 32.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.5% Internet access 92.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07976
What city is ZIP code 07976 in?
ZIP code 07976 is primarily assigned to New Vernon, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07976 in?
ZIP code 07976 falls within Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07976?
24% of residents in ZIP code 07976 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 07976?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07976?
The median home value in ZIP code 07976 is $2,000,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 07976?
ZIP code 07976 has an estimated population of 355 residents, with a density of 102 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07976 in?
ZIP code 07976 observes the EST timezone.
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