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Chatham, NJ
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07928.
Population
9,407
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,015
ZIP codes
1
Chatham and its ZIP codes
Chatham at a glance
- Chatham is about 3.2 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $241,500 a year, about 2.3 times the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $984,900 (about 2.2 times the New Jersey figure) and median rent is $2,250 a month.
Local data for Chatham, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chatham, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$241,500
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$984,900
Median rent
$2,250/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
83.7%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
39.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,468), Irish Americans (2,336), German Americans (1,179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Chatham.
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
Chatham, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone40.7%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit18.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home36.6%
Average one-way commute: 39.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chatham, 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
86° / 22°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chatham, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.8%
U.S. 33.3% -12.5 pts
Diabetes
6.7%
U.S. 12.1% -5.4 pts
Smoking
6.0%
U.S. 12.8% -6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Chatham
1 in or overlapping Chatham. Population shown
Cities near Chatham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MadisonBorough | 2 mi | 4.3 |
| Florham ParkBorough | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| SummitCity | 2.3 mi | 6 |
| Short HillsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.3 |
| New ProvidenceBorough | 3.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Green VillageCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.3 |
| MountainsideBorough | 4.4 mi | 4 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| New VernonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.6 |
| GilletteCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.3 |
| VauxhallCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| WhippanyCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.6 |
| MorristownTown | 6.3 mi | 2.9 |
| WestfieldTown | 6.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Cedar KnollsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.1 |
| KenilworthBorough | 6.6 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chatham, NJ in?
- Chatham is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Chatham, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chatham include 07928.
- What is the population of Chatham, NJ?
- About 9,407 people live in Chatham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chatham?
- Nearby places include Madison (2 mi), Florham Park (2.3 mi), Summit (2.3 mi), Short Hills (2.5 mi), New Providence (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023