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Gillette, NJ
Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07933.
Population
2,833
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
655
ZIP codes
1
Gillette and its ZIP codes
Gillette at a glance
- Gillette is 48% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $109,050 a year, 5% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $635,900 (40% above New Jersey).
Local data for Gillette, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gillette, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,050
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$635,900
Homeownership
94.4%
Bachelor's or higher
67.1%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (712), Italian Americans (643), German Americans (500).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Gillette.
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
$6.25M
112 loans, 853 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gillette, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home30.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gillette, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gillette, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.8%
U.S. 33.3% -10.5 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Gillette
1 in or overlapping Gillette. Population shown
Cities near Gillette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StirlingCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.3 |
| New ProvidenceBorough | 2.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Green VillageCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.3 |
| MillingtonCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.6 |
| New VernonCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.6 |
| WatchungBorough | 3.6 mi | 6 |
| Basking RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.8 |
| North PlainfieldBorough | 4.9 mi | 2.8 |
| FanwoodBorough | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| MadisonBorough | 5.1 mi | 4.3 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.9 |
| ChathamBorough | 5.2 mi | 2.3 |
| SummitCity | 5.3 mi | 6 |
| MountainsideBorough | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| PlainfieldCity | 5.6 mi | 6 |
| WestfieldTown | 6.3 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gillette, NJ in?
- Gillette is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Gillette, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gillette include 07933.
- What is the population of Gillette, NJ?
- About 2,833 people live in Gillette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gillette?
- Nearby places include Stirling (1.9 mi), New Providence (2.9 mi), Green Village (3.2 mi), Millington (3.3 mi), New Vernon (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023