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ZIP Code 07856
Mount Arlington, NJ, Morris County
Population
4,774
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,390
City
Mount Arlington
ZIP 07856 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 07856 at a glance
- The median household income is $92,466, 11% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $419,200 (8% below New Jersey) and median rent is $2,447 a month.
Local data for ZIP 07856
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 07856, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,466
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$419,200
Prices +13.0% in a year
Median rent
$2,447/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
48.0%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
33.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
113
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,585
$118M annual payroll
PPP loans
$18.6M
125 loans
Campaign donations
$15.19K
17% D, 26% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 07856, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 07856, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 07856
ZIP codes near 07856
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 07850Landing | 1.7 mi | 2.8 |
| 07847Kenvil | 2.2 mi | 2.4 |
| 07843Hopatcong | 2.3 mi | 3.9 |
| 07852Ledgewood | 2.8 mi | 3.6 |
| 07803Wharton | 3 mi | 2.9 |
| 07849Lake Hopatcong | 4 mi | 6.7 |
| 07857Netcong | 4 mi | 1 |
| 07874Stanhope | 4.2 mi | 8.5 |
| 07876Succasunna | 4.8 mi | 5.7 |
| 07869Dover | 5.3 mi | 20.1 |
| 07885White Meadow Lake | 5.4 mi | 14.7 |
| 07801Mount Hope | 5.5 mi | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 07856?
- ZIP code 07856 is in Mount Arlington, NJ (Morris County).
- What county is ZIP code 07856 in?
- ZIP code 07856 is mostly in Morris County, New Jersey.
- How many people live in ZIP code 07856?
- About 4,774 people live in the 07856 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.