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Landing, NJ
Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07850.
Population
4,737
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,220
ZIP codes
1
Landing and its ZIP codes
Landing at a glance
- Landing is 75% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $128,068 a year, 24% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $417,400 (8% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,799 a month.
Local data for Landing, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Landing, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,068
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$417,400
Median rent
$1,799/mo
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
47.9%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
40.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,079), Irish Americans (958), German Americans (747).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Landing.
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
PPP loans
$9.4M
151 loans, 1,164 jobs reported
How people get to work
Landing, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.9%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit10.9%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home16.5%
Average one-way commute: 40.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Landing, 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° / 19°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Landing, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Landing
1 in or overlapping Landing. Population shown
Cities near Landing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount ArlingtonBorough | 1.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Port MorrisCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| NetcongBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| StanhopeBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Lower Berkshire ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| LedgewoodCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| KenvilCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| HopatcongBorough | 3.2 mi | 10.9 |
| Byram CenterCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.9 |
| WhartonBorough | 4 mi | 2.1 |
| SuccasunnaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 5.9 |
| Lake HopatcongCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Budd LakeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.4 |
| DoverTown | 5.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Mount HopeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.2 |
| FlandersCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Landing, NJ in?
- Landing is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Landing, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Landing include 07850.
- What is the population of Landing, NJ?
- About 4,737 people live in Landing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Landing?
- Nearby places include Mount Arlington (1.1 mi), Port Morris (1.5 mi), Netcong (2.3 mi), Stanhope (2.3 mi), Lower Berkshire Valley (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023