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Brookside, NJ
Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07926.
Population
1,465
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
610
ZIP codes
1
Brookside and its ZIP codes
Brookside at a glance
- Brookside is 52% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $885,100 (95% above New Jersey) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Brookside, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookside, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$885,100
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
89.1%
Bachelor's or higher
73.5%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (271), German Americans (248), Italian Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Brookside.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$104,045
301,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.68B
FY 2026, $7,234 per person
PPP loans
$443K
16 loans, 70 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brookside, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookside, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,195
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookside, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.9%
U.S. 33.3% -11.4 pts
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Brookside
1 in or overlapping Brookside. Population shown
Cities near Brookside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MendhamBorough | 2.6 mi | 5.9 |
| MorristownTown | 4.5 mi | 2.9 |
| BernardsvilleBorough | 5.1 mi | 12.8 |
| Morris PlainsBorough | 5.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Victory GardensBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| New VernonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Cedar KnollsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| Basking RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.8 |
| SuccasunnaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.9 |
| DoverTown | 6.5 mi | 2.7 |
| ChesterBorough | 6.7 mi | 1.6 |
| KenvilCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount TaborCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| Peapack and GladstoneBorough | 7.3 mi | 5.7 |
| WhartonBorough | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Green VillageCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookside, NJ in?
- Brookside is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Brookside, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brookside include 07926.
- What is the population of Brookside, NJ?
- About 1,465 people live in Brookside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookside?
- Nearby places include Mendham (2.6 mi), Morristown (4.5 mi), Bernardsville (5.1 mi), Morris Plains (5.5 mi), Victory Gardens (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023