Zip code 07977: Peapack, New Jersey
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 07977
07977 is a small-town zip code in Peapack, New Jersey (Somerset County), covering 2 sq mi of land. About 917 people live here, or 465 per square mile. The median resident is 35.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $150,875 a year, 87% above the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $870,600, or 5.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 47% of workers work from home; working from home is more common than any single way of commuting. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and sales. 34% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 44% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 07977 compares
- Work from home46.6%99thU.S. 15.1% · NJ 16.8%2nd of 577 in NJ
- Broadband access100%99thStrengthU.S. 91% · NJ 92.8%26th of 576 in NJ
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NJ 51.6%10th of 553 in NJ
- 99thU.S. 10% · NJ 8.9%7th of 578 in NJ
- Median household income$150,87595thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · NJ $103,556135th of 566 in NJ
- 95thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · NJ 43.6%74th of 580 in NJ
- Median earnings per worker$81,67794thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NJ $60,474136th of 575 in NJ
- Median home value$870,60093rdU.S. $332,700 · NJ $454,40052nd of 563 in NJ
- Per capita income$59,66884thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NJ $54,253228th of 579 in NJ
- 79thU.S. 14.1% · NJ 23.9%178th of 580 in NJ
- Tech workers4.9%78thU.S. 3.8% · NJ 4.8%179th of 578 in NJ
- Residents under 1825.2%76thU.S. 22% · NJ 21.8%93rd of 580 in NJ
- Uninsured rate9.7%69thU.S. 8.4% · NJ 7.5%82nd of 579 in NJ
- Housing vacancy9.3%68thU.S. 10.1% · NJ 7.5%92nd of 576 in NJ
- Homeownership rate73.6%63rdU.S. 65.2% · NJ 63.8%327th of 576 in NJ
- Average commute28 min63rdU.S. 26.4 min · NJ 30.5 min385th of 563 in NJ
- Diversity index46.346thU.S. 61.4 · NJ 66.4299th of 580 in NJ
- 44thU.S. 0.483 · NJ 0.478256th of 574 in NJ
- 37thU.S. 17.2% · NJ 17.2%419th of 580 in NJ
- Population density465/sq mi32ndU.S. 95/sq mi · NJ 1,270/sq mi456th of 580 in NJ
- Median age35.826thU.S. 38.9 · NJ 40.1515th of 579 in NJ
- 10thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NJ 6.3%526th of 578 in NJ
- 10thU.S. 9.7% · NJ 9.2%459th of 578 in NJ
- Population9171stU.S. 334,922,499 · NJ 9,343,809534th of 580 in NJ
- 1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NJ 9.7%576th of 579 in NJ
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · NJ 3.7%576th of 580 in NJ
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · NJ 14.3%567th of 578 in NJ
| Measure | 07977 | Somerset | NJ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 46.6% | 22.7% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 2nd of 577 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 100% | 95.8% | 92.8% | 91% | 26th of 576 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 49% | 51.6% | 51.1% | 10th of 553 | |
| Self-employed workers | 34.4% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 10% | 7th of 578 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $150,875 | $140,374 | $103,556 | $80,734 | 135th of 566 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 70.3% | 57.8% | 43.6% | 35.7% | 74th of 580 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $81,677 | $73,820 | $60,474 | $49,666 | 136th of 575 | |
| Median home value | $870,600 | $552,100 | $454,400 | $332,700 | 52nd of 563 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $59,668 | $72,193 | $54,253 | $44,673 | 228th of 579 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 22.9% | 27.9% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 178th of 580 | |
| Tech workers | 4.9% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 179th of 578 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.2% | 21.2% | 21.8% | 22% | 93rd of 580 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.7% | 5.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 82nd of 579 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.3% | 2.1% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 92nd of 576 | |
| Homeownership rate | 73.6% | 74.3% | 63.8% | 65.2% | 327th of 576 | |
| Average commute | 28 min | 31.4 min | 30.5 min | 26.4 min | 385th of 563 | |
| Diversity index | 46.3 | 67.8 | 66.4 | 61.4 | 299th of 580 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.429 | 0.460 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 256th of 574 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.9% | 17% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 419th of 580 | |
| Population density | 465/sq mi | 1,159/sq mi | 1,270/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 456th of 580 | |
| Median age | 35.8 | 41.8 | 40.1 | 38.9 | 515th of 579 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.5% | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 526th of 578 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.4% | 8.8% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 459th of 578 | |
| Population | 917 | 349,846 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 | 534th of 580 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 0% | 5.4% | 9.7% | 12.5% | 576th of 579 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 576th of 580 | |
| Government workers | 2.8% | 11.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 567th of 578 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White71%
- Black6%
- Hispanic15%
- Asian4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 303
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 74.3%
- Married couples
- 45.2%
- Living alone
- 14.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 334
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Vacant
- 9.3%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 8.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 87.7%
- Home value to income
- 5.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 07977 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $101,875 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | under $2,500 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 42.2%
- Households with broadband
- 100%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 97%
- No internet access
- 0%
- Without health insurance
- 9.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Peapack
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Somerset County
- Center point
- 40.7113° N, 74.6516° W
- Land area
- 2 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Peapack and Gladstone100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 07977
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07934 | Gladstone, NJ | 1.5 mi | $245,429 |
| 07931 | Far Hills, NJ | 2.8 mi | $201,078 |
| 07924 | Bernardsville, NJ | 3.3 mi | $236,042 |
| 07979 | Pottersville, NJ | 4.1 mi | — |
| 07921 | Bedminster, NJ | 4.1 mi | $123,104 |
| 07978 | Pluckemin, NJ · PO box | 4.8 mi | — |
| 08858 | Oldwick, NJ | 4.9 mi | — |
| 07930 | Chester, NJ | 5.1 mi | $240,954 |
| 07938 | Liberty Corner, NJ · PO box | 5.2 mi | — |
| 07945 | Mendham, NJ | 5.5 mi | $250,000+ |
| 07920 | Basking Ridge, NJ | 5.5 mi | $192,857 |
| 07939 | Lyons, NJ | 6 mi | — |
Questions about 07977
What city is zip code 07977?
07977 is assigned to Peapack, New Jersey. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 07977 in?
07977 is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of 07977?
About 917 people live in 07977, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 07977 in?
07977 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 07977?
The median household income in 07977 is $150,875.
What zip codes are near 07977?
The closest zip codes to 07977 are 07934, 07931, 07924, 07979, 07921.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07977, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.