07980 ZIP Code — Stirling, NJ

Morris County, New Jersey

ZIP code 07980 is located in Stirling, New Jersey, within Morris County. It covers approximately 2.37 square miles and serves a population of 2,978 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 908.

About ZIP code 07980

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 $622,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($140,313) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 07980 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,978

population

2.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

07980 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 07980

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07980. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stirling	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07946 Millington (0.7 mi) 07933 Gillette (1.5 mi) 07939 Lyons (3.4 mi) 07976 New Vernon (3.7 mi) 07920 Basking Ridge (3.8 mi) 07922 Berkeley Heights (3.8 mi) 07069 Watchung (3.8 mi) 07935 Green Village (4.3 mi) 07974 New Providence (4.7 mi) 07928 Chatham (5.4 mi) 07060 Plainfield (5.4 mi) 08812 Dunellen (5.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,978
Population density	1,257 / sq mi
State FIPS	34
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	2.37 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.6818
Longitude	-74.4919
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	908

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.9%	19.3%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	11.5%	23.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	49.4%	32.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	21.2%	24.4%	14.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,978

Population

1,257

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$140,313

Median household income

$71,146

Per capita income

$622,700

Median home value

$1,736

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

681

Housing units

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

170

Under 5

179

135

5–9

142

10–14

15–19

20–24

181

25–34

191

193

35–44

204

179

45–54

188

55–59

60–64

167

65–74

176

108

75–84

114

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	862	28.9%
18 and over	2,116	71.1%
65 and over	592	19.9%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72%

Asian 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Other race 6.3%

Two or more races 4.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,334	72%
Asian	284	8.8%
Hispanic or Latino	264	8.1%
Other race	205	6.3%
Two or more races	155	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.9%	19.3%	30.2%
$50k – $100k	11.5%	23.7%	26.7%
$100k – $200k	49.4%	32.6%	28.3%
Over $200k	21.2%	24.4%	14.8%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 0.9%

$50k–$75k 7.0%

$75k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 39.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	0.9%
$50k–$75k	7.0%
$75k–$100k	4.0%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	39.4%
Median income	$140,313

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 26.6%

$500k–$1M 60.6%

$1M+ 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$622,700
Median rent / month	$1,736
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	17.2%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	37.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	10.7%
3 bedrooms	34.5%
4 bedrooms	34.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.6%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	9.7%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	637	70.2%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	21	2.3%
Female householder, no spouse	218	24.0%
Households with children under 18	408	44.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	341	37.6%
Average household size	3.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	19.9%
Married	70.5%	55.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	17.2%
Divorced	8.2%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 15.0%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 34.2%

Graduate / professional 27.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.7%
Bachelor's or higher	62.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	180	20.4%
Kindergarten	61	6.9%
Elementary school	271	30.7%
High school	185	21.0%
College / grad school	186	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 21.1%

Professional & management 15.5%

Retail trade 14.5%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Other services 10.3%

Public administration 8.8%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Construction 2.0%

Information 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.3%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	31.8%
Natural resources & construction	1.2%
Production & transportation	2.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.6%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	8.0%
Walk	6.5%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.3%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	19.3%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.1%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	13.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	8.0%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	6.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	77.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	6.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	17.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.3%
Public insurance	19.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,629	88.3%
Spanish	83	3.2%
Other Indo-European	59	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,459	82.6%
Born in same state	2,434	81.7%
Born in different state	1,952	65.5%
Foreign born	25	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	519	17.4%
Not a US citizen	269	51.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	614	20.6%
French	343	11.5%
Norwegian	285	9.6%
English	110	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	48	1.6%
Dutch	33	1.1%
Polish	15	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07980

What city is ZIP code 07980 in?

ZIP code 07980 is primarily assigned to Stirling, New Jersey.

What county is ZIP code 07980 in?

ZIP code 07980 falls within Morris County, New Jersey.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 07980?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 07980 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 07980 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 07980?

The median household income in ZIP code 07980 is $140,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07980?

The median home value in ZIP code 07980 is $622,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 07980 in?

ZIP code 07980 observes the EST timezone.