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ZIP 07981 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 07981

07981 has a population of 8,908 with a median age of 49.4 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
72.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Black
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
12.8%+117% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.7%-53% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.2%-17% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.3%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
19.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.9%-83% vs US avg
x
High school
22.8%-13% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.3%-30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
55.0%+63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.3%-30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.0%
x
Diversity Index
44/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.6%-69% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.5%-39% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.5%-58% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.0%-18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
54.4%+837% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ItalianIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 07981

Poverty Rate
3.6%-69% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.5%-58% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.5%-39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.0%-18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.8%-78% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.1%-82% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.8%-92% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
54.4%+837% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,908
Median age49.4
Poverty rate3.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White72.9%
Hispanic8.7%
Black0.2%
Asian12.8%
Foreign-born8.5%