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Butler, NJ
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey.
Population
8,133
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,999
ZIP codes
0
Butler and its ZIP codes
Butler at a glance
- Butler is about 3.1 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $111,557, 8% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $442,500 and median rent is $1,599 a month.
Local data for Butler, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Butler, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,557
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$442,500
Median rent
$1,599/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
43.1%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,681), Italian Americans (1,568), German Americans (1,272).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Butler.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$104,045
301,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $7,234 per person
How people get to work
Butler, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit4.7%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Butler, 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
84° / 20°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Butler, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Butler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiverdaleBorough | 1.7 mi | 2 |
| BloomingdaleBorough | 2.4 mi | 8.8 |
| KinnelonBorough | 2.8 mi | 18 |
| Pompton PlainsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Pompton LakesBorough | 2.9 mi | 2.9 |
| MacopinCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 6.1 |
| WanaqueBorough | 4 mi | 8.1 |
| Pines LakeCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| TowacoCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 6 |
| OaklandBorough | 5.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Lincoln ParkBorough | 5.6 mi | 6.4 |
| NewfoundlandCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Packanack LakeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Franklin LakesBorough | 7 mi | 9.4 |
| BoontonTown | 7.2 mi | 2.3 |
| PreaknessCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Butler, NJ in?
- Butler is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Butler, NJ?
- About 8,133 people live in Butler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Butler?
- Nearby places include Riverdale (1.7 mi), Bloomingdale (2.4 mi), Kinnelon (2.8 mi), Pompton Plains (2.8 mi), Pompton Lakes (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023