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ZIP Code 07981

Morris, New Jersey

ZCTA 07981

Juniper

ZIP Code 07981 is in the 97th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the highest 4% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 10% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$738,653

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

41%

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

59

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 07981, in Morris, New Jersey.

The basics

Total Population

9,030

Median Age

49.7

Population Density

1,498.07

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$8,776

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.4%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.1×

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$149,893

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,556

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

4.5%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

28%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

17%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

123.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

24

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

59

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 07981: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 07981?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 07981 today is $738,653, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 07981?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 07981 is $8,776, an effective rate of 1.4% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 07981 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 07981 cost about 4.1× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 07981?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 07981 is $2,556 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 07981?
Home prices in ZIP Code 07981 have moved 41% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 07981?
ZIP Code 07981 has a population of 9,030, about 1,498.07 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 49.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 07981?
ZIP Code 07981 averages 51.8°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 07981 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 07981's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59 (lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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