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Whippany, NJ
Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07981.
Population
8,970
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,599
ZIP codes
1
Whippany and its ZIP codes
Whippany at a glance
- Whippany is 26% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $151,420, 46% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $615,400 (35% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,556 a month.
Local data for Whippany, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whippany, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$151,420
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$615,400
Median rent
$2,556/mo
Homeownership
87.3%
Bachelor's or higher
55.4%
Median age
49.7
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,026), Irish Americans (1,372), German Americans (1,160).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Whippany.
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
$60.2M
374 loans, 5,241 jobs reported
How people get to work
Whippany, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whippany, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whippany, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.2%
U.S. 33.3% -12.1 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Whippany
1 in or overlapping Whippany. Population shown
Cities near Whippany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Troy HillsCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Cedar KnollsCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.1 |
| ParsippanyCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Morris PlainsBorough | 3.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Florham ParkBorough | 3.6 mi | 7.3 |
| MorristownTown | 3.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Rainbow LakesCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake HiawathaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.1 |
| MadisonBorough | 4.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Mount TaborCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Mountain LakesBorough | 4.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Pine BrookCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.2 |
| RoselandBorough | 5.4 mi | 3.6 |
| BoontonTown | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| ChathamBorough | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Green VillageCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whippany, NJ in?
- Whippany is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Whippany, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Whippany include 07981.
- What is the population of Whippany, NJ?
- About 8,970 people live in Whippany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whippany?
- Nearby places include Troy Hills (1.6 mi), Cedar Knolls (2.1 mi), Parsippany (2.8 mi), Morris Plains (3.5 mi), Florham Park (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023