ZIP Code 07981 Demographics & Data

About Whippany, NJ (ZIP Code 07981)

New Jersey

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 07981

The 07981 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Whippany, NJ in Morris County in the United States. The current population estimate is 9,051. It is estimated that 23.2% of residents in the 07981 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 46.6 years. In this New Jersey region, an estimated 51.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $58,950. The median household income is $118,897, while about 1% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 07981

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 07981 is 9,051.

Whippany, NJ

The 07981 ZIP Code is associated with Whippany, NJ in Morris County.

Area Codes associated with 07981

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 07981 include 862, and 973.

Sunrise / Sunset in 07981

Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 4:40 pm
Sunrise in 07981 6:44 am
Sunrise in 07981 4:40 pm

Weather forecast for 07981

This Afternoon's forecast for 07981: Sunny. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 07981

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 07981 Fair

Internet in 07981

An estimated 92.7% of households in ZIP Code 07981 have a computer, while about 88.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 07981

The gender split in ZIP Code 07981 is an estimated 51.2% female and approximately 48.8% male.

Health Insurance in 07981

Approximately 5.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 07981 (Whippany, NJ) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 07981

The median household income in ZIP Code 07981 is $118,897, while the region's mean household income is $148,402. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $58,950. The per capita income in ZIP Code 07981 of $58,950 is approximately 37.91% more than the per capita income in New Jersey overall of $42,745. An estimated 1.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 88.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.1% of the population in 07981 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 20.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.8% of 07981 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 07981

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 20.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 15.5%
$200,000 or more per year 22.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 07981

In ZIP Code 07981, 94.8% of the population graduated high school, while 51.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.5% in this Morris County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 07981

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 23.5%
Some college, no degree 13.9%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 29.3%
Graduate or professional degree 22.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 07981

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 07981, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 6.3% of 07981 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 07981 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.0%), followed by Asian (13.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 07981

Industry Percent
White 86.0%
Black or African American 1.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 13.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 07981

In ZIP Code 07981, 77.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 8.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Morris County region.

Language Spoken in 07981

Language Spoken Percent
English only 77.7%
Spanish 5.9%
Other Indo-European languages 7.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 8.7%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 07981

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 07981, an estimated 26.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Morris County region.

Age of Housing in 07981

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 18.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 26.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 07981

Residents of ZIP Code 07981 are older than average. The median age of 46.6 years in ZIP Code 07981 is approximately 22.31% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.4% of the population in 07981 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.4% of 07981 residents are aged under 5 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 07981

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.4%
5 to 9 years 5.3%
10 to 14 years 7.1%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 5.7%
25 to 34 years 8.7%
35 to 44 years 11.9%
45 to 54 years 17.4%
55 to 59 years 8.8%
60 to 64 years 5.8%
65 to 74 years 9.8%
75 to 84 years 6.1%
85 years and over 4.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 07981 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 07981

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 07981 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 07981 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 07981 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 07981

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 07981

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 07981 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 07981 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.9 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.93% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes electricity rates in 07981 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 07981

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 07981 12.6¢/kWh 6.35¢/kWh 3.32¢/kWh
New Jersey 20.67¢/kWh 15.96¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 07981

Month ZIP Code 07981 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.56 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.69 3 6.31
Mar 5.26 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.42 5.13 7.3
May 5.5 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.53 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.76 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.62 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.39 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.6 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.05 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.41 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes solar power levels in 07981 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 07981

In 07981, 66.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.5 minutes. Approximately 20.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 07981 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 07981 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 07981

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 4.5%
Manufacturing 11.3%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Retail trade 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.4%
Information 4.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 17.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.8%
Other services, except public administration 1.1%
Public administration 6.7%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 07981 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 07981, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 07981 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Morris County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 07981

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 9
Credit card or prepaid card 4
Credit reporting or credit repair services 1
Debt collection 1
Student loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 07981

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 9
Getting a credit card 2
Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers 1
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Dealing with your lender or servicer 1
Other 2
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 07981. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.