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Rockaway, NJ
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey.
Population
6,613
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,186
ZIP codes
0
Rockaway and its ZIP codes
Rockaway at a glance
- Rockaway is about 2.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $107,053, 3% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $448,100 and median rent is $1,587 a month.
Local data for Rockaway, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockaway, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,053
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$448,100
Median rent
$1,587/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.3%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,406), German Americans (1,195), Italian Americans (1,184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Rockaway.
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
How people get to work
Rockaway, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockaway, 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
85° / 21°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockaway, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Rockaway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White Meadow LakeCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Victory GardensBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| DoverTown | 2.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Mount HopeCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Mount TaborCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| HiberniaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Rainbow LakesCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| WhartonBorough | 3.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Mountain LakesBorough | 3.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Lake TelemarkCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Morris PlainsBorough | 4.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Lower Berkshire ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| BoontonTown | 5.6 mi | 2.3 |
| KenvilCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Cedar KnollsCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.1 |
| ParsippanyCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockaway, NJ in?
- Rockaway is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Rockaway, NJ?
- About 6,613 people live in Rockaway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockaway?
- Nearby places include White Meadow Lake (1.8 mi), Victory Gardens (2.3 mi), Dover (2.4 mi), Mount Hope (2.5 mi), Mount Tabor (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023