07885 ZIP Code — Wharton, NJ
Morris County, New Jersey
ZIP code 07885 is located in Wharton, New Jersey, within Morris County. It covers approximately 14.68 square miles and serves a population of 11,673 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 973/862.
About ZIP code 07885
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $324,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $102,578.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,673
population
14.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
07885 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 07885
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 07885. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wharton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
07801 Dover (2.1 mi)
07849 Lake Hopatcong (2.5 mi)
07856 Mount Arlington (3.3 mi)
07806 Picatinny Arsenal (3.5 mi)
07803 Mine Hill (4.1 mi)
07847 Kenvil (4.2 mi)
07843 Hopatcong (4.4 mi)
07866 Rockaway (4.8 mi)
07850 Landing (4.9 mi)
07852 Ledgewood (5.7 mi)
07834 Denville (6 mi)
07869 Randolph (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,673 |
| Population density | 795 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 34 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.69 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9375 |
| Longitude | -74.5809 |
| 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 | 23.5% | 19.3% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.6% | 23.7% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.9% | 32.6% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 24.4% | 14.8% |
Demographics & statistics
11,673
Population
795
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$102,578
Median household income
$48,610
Per capita income
$324,600
Median home value
$1,878
Median monthly rent
64.5%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
3,376
Housing units
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
462
Under 5
488
222
5–9
234
321
10–14
339
240
15–19
253
280
20–24
297
952
25–34
1,007
549
35–44
581
1,088
45–54
1,151
298
55–59
315
374
60–64
396
566
65–74
599
248
75–84
262
73
85+
78
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,480 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 9,193 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,826 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.4%
Hispanic or Latino
17.5%
Two or more races
11.8%
Other race
8.5%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,981 | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,470 | 17.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,670 | 11.8% |
| Other race | 1,209 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 564 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 231 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.5% | 19.3% | 30.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.6% | 23.7% | 26.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.9% | 32.6% | 28.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 24.4% | 14.8% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
1.2%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k+
12.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.7% |
| $200k+ | 12.4% |
| Median income | $102,578 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k–$300k
28.5%
$300k–$500k
45.7%
$500k–$1M
10.4%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $324,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,878 |
| Owner occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter occupied | 35.5% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 53.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.9% |
| Electricity | 18.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 26.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,137 | 46.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 471 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 916 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,056 | 23.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,499 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,339 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 30.5% |
| Married | 51.2% | 46.9% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
33.4%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
27.1%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 45 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 91 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 979 | 43.0% |
| High school | 423 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 739 | 32.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Professional & management
15.4%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Retail trade
11.1%
Construction
6.2%
Public administration
5.7%
Wholesale trade
5.5%
Other services
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Information
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
19.7%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
11.9%
Female-led households
10.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 16.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 621 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.6% |
| Public insurance | 26.3% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,723 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 1,354 | 12.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,192 | 11.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 144 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,992 | 77.0% |
| Born in same state | 8,885 | 76.1% |
| Born in different state | 7,108 | 60.9% |
| Foreign born | 107 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,681 | 23.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,777 | 66.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,701 | 14.6% |
| French | 781 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 472 | 4% |
| Irish | 251 | 2.2% |
| English | 74 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 69 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 23 | 0.2% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 89.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 07885
What city is ZIP code 07885 in?
ZIP code 07885 is primarily assigned to Wharton, New Jersey.
What county is ZIP code 07885 in?
ZIP code 07885 falls within Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 07885?
The median home value in ZIP code 07885 is $324,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 07885?
The median household income in ZIP code 07885 is $102,578, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 07885?
ZIP code 07885 has an estimated population of 11,673 residents, with a density of 795 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 07885 in?
ZIP code 07885 observes the EST timezone.