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Stirling, NJ

Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07980.

Population

2,599

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,112

ZIP codes

1

Stirling and its ZIP codes

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Stirling at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $180,875 a year, 75% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $695,300 (53% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,427 a month.

Local data for Stirling, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Stirling, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$180,875

Poverty rate

6.7%

Median home value

$695,300

Median rent

$1,427/mo

Homeownership

83.6%

Bachelor's or higher

62.0%

Median age

34.7

Average commute

27.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,016), Irish Americans (776), German Americans (204).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$15.6M

148 loans, 1,860 jobs reported

Morris County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone63.8%
  • Carpooled2.9%
  • Public transit5.4%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home26.8%

Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Stirling, 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

88° / 24°F

48.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Stirling, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.9%

U.S. 33.3% -10.4 pts

Diabetes

8.4%

U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts

Smoking

8.1%

U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

ZIP codes in Stirling

1 in or overlapping Stirling. Population shown

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Cities near Stirling

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MillingtonCensus-designated place1.5 mi2.6
GilletteCensus-designated place1.9 mi4.3
LyonsCensus-designated place3.4 mi3.9
Basking RidgeCensus-designated place3.4 mi6.8
New VernonCensus-designated place3.9 mi3.6
WatchungBorough3.9 mi6
Green VillageCensus-designated place4.6 mi2.3
New ProvidenceBorough4.7 mi3.7
Liberty CornerCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.9
North PlainfieldBorough4.9 mi2.8
PlainfieldCity6.1 mi6
FanwoodBorough6.1 mi1.3
DunellenBorough6.3 mi1.1
BernardsvilleBorough6.4 mi12.8
MadisonBorough6.6 mi4.3
MartinsvilleCensus-designated place6.7 mi12.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Stirling, NJ in?
Stirling is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Stirling, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Stirling include 07980.
What is the population of Stirling, NJ?
About 2,599 people live in Stirling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Stirling?
Nearby places include Millington (1.5 mi), Gillette (1.9 mi), Lyons (3.4 mi), Basking Ridge (3.4 mi), New Vernon (3.9 mi).

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