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Towaco, NJ
Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07082.
Population
5,612
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
936
ZIP codes
1
Towaco and its ZIP codes
Towaco at a glance
- Towaco is 26% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $205,636 a year, 99% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $701,300 (54% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,950 a month.
Local data for Towaco, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Towaco, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$205,636
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$701,300
Median rent
$1,950/mo
Homeownership
93.0%
Bachelor's or higher
73.3%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
35.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,508), Irish Americans (1,383), German Americans (658).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Towaco.
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
$18.4M
248 loans, 2,008 jobs reported
How people get to work
Towaco, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.3%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit6.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home25.0%
Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Towaco, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Towaco, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.5%
U.S. 33.3% -12.8 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Towaco
1 in or overlapping Towaco. Population shown
Cities near Towaco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln ParkBorough | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
| BoontonTown | 3.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Lake HiawathaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Pompton PlainsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Pine BrookCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Packanack LakeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.9 |
| KinnelonBorough | 4.9 mi | 18 |
| RiverdaleBorough | 5 mi | 2 |
| ButlerBorough | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| ParsippanyCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Mountain LakesBorough | 5.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Pompton LakesBorough | 6.1 mi | 2.9 |
| SingacCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Troy HillsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Rainbow LakesCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| TotowaBorough | 6.6 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Towaco, NJ in?
- Towaco is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Towaco, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Towaco include 07082.
- What is the population of Towaco, NJ?
- About 5,612 people live in Towaco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Towaco?
- Nearby places include Lincoln Park (2.3 mi), Boonton (3.3 mi), Lake Hiawatha (3.7 mi), Pompton Plains (3.7 mi), Pine Brook (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023