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Flanders, NJ

Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07836.

Population

8,809

Land area

7.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,186

ZIP codes

1

Flanders and its ZIP codes

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Flanders at a glance

  • The median household income is $147,367, 42% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $552,900 (22% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,862 a month.

Local data for Flanders, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Flanders, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$147,367

Poverty rate

3.8%

Median home value

$552,900

Median rent

$1,862/mo

Homeownership

59.1%

Bachelor's or higher

53.8%

Median age

43.4

Average commute

31.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,208), Italian Americans (2,021), German Americans (1,200).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Flanders.

Details

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

$3.7B

FY 2026, $7,234 per person

PPP loans

$52.9M

413 loans, 4,565 jobs reported

Morris County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Flanders, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.1%
  • Carpooled4.0%
  • Public transit1.9%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home20.8%

Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Flanders, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 19°F

48.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Flanders, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.4%

U.S. 33.3% -8.9 pts

Diabetes

8.4%

U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts

Smoking

9.8%

U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

ZIP codes in Flanders

1 in or overlapping Flanders. Population shown

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Cities near Flanders

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Budd LakeCensus-designated place2.5 mi5.4
SuccasunnaCensus-designated place3 mi5.9
LedgewoodCensus-designated place3.3 mi5.5
ChesterBorough4 mi1.6
NetcongBorough4.1 mi0.8
Long ValleyCensus-designated place4.7 mi4.6
Port MorrisCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.2
StanhopeBorough5 mi1.8
LandingCensus-designated place5.7 mi2.1
HackettstownTown5.7 mi3.6
KenvilCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.2
Byram CenterCensus-designated place6.3 mi2.9
Mount ArlingtonBorough6.7 mi2.1
BeattystownCensus-designated place7.3 mi3
Lower Berkshire ValleyCensus-designated place7.6 mi1
AllamuchyCensus-designated place7.6 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Flanders, NJ in?
Flanders is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Flanders, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Flanders include 07836.
What is the population of Flanders, NJ?
About 8,809 people live in Flanders, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Flanders?
Nearby places include Budd Lake (2.5 mi), Succasunna (3 mi), Ledgewood (3.3 mi), Chester (4 mi), Netcong (4.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023