ZIP code 07974

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 07974 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in New Providence, NJ. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 07974 ZIP code area.

07974 is the zip code for

New Providence, NJ

Total population
11,768
Housing units
4,300
Land area
(sq. miles)
3.99
Density
(people per sq. mile)
2,949.37
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.03

Demographic data for zip code 07974

Gender:

Male
5,700
Female
6,068
Median age
Male
40.50
Female
42.30
Gender

Households:

Total households
4,185
Family households
3,242
Nonfamily households
943
Average household size
2.78
Average family size
3.22
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
4,300
Occupied housing units
4,185
Owner-occupied
3,368
Renter-occupied
817
Vacant housing units
115
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
831
5 to 9 years
926
10 to 14 years
946
15 to 19 years
733
20 to 24 years
404
25 to 34 years
953
35 to 44 years
1,769
45 to 54 years
2,132
55 to 59 years
866
60 to 64 years
533
65 to 74 years
760
75 to 84 years
647
85 years and over
268
Median age
41.40
Age

Race:

White
9,529
Hispanic or Latino
749
Black or African American
132
Asian
1,176
American Indian & Alaska Native
6
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
18
Two or More Races
158
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 07974

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
8,691
Civilian labor force
5,726
Employed
5,356
Unemployed
370
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
2,965
Percent Unemployed
6.5%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
5,247
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
3,884
Carpooled
200
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
591
Walked
197
Other means
56
Worked at home
319
Mean travel time
29.8 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,356
Management / business / science / arts
3,428
Service
573
Sales / office
1,020
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
173
Production / transportation / material moving
162
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,356
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
0
Construction
196
Manufacturing
542
Wholesale trade
113
Retail trade
305
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
164
Information
183
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
908
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
938
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,373
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
290
Public administration
149
Other services
195
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,356
Private wage & salary workers
4,281
Government workers
681
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
382
Unpaid family workers
12
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
4,119
Less than $10,000
29
$10,000 to $14,999
58
$15,000 to $24,999
205
$25,000 to $34,999
197
$35,000 to $49,999
327
$50,000 to $74,999
541
$75,000 to $99,999
330
$100,000 to $149,999
763
$150,000 to $199,999
513
$200,000 or more
1,156
Median household income
$121,069
Mean household income
$156,381
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
4.3%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 07974

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Allen W. Roberts
80 Jones Dr
(908) 464-4707636416.6
Devel L C-new Providence
340 Central Avenue
(Special Education School)
(908) 508-1345173204.8
New Providence High
35 Pioneer Dr
(908) 464-4700650914.6
New Providence Middle Sch
35 Pioneer Drive
(908) 464-9161346515.0
Salt Brook
40 Maple St
(908) 464-7100609814.4

Public libraries around New Providence, NJ

NameAddress
New Providence Memorial Library
377 Elkwood Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
Harding Township Library
21 Blue Mill Road
New Vernon, NJ 07976

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 07974

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Atlantic Health System
325 Columbia Turnpike
Florham Park, NJ 07932
(973) 660-31002,121
Charter Behavioral Hlth Syst19 Prospect Street
Summit, NJ 07902
(908) 522-700090
Greystone Park Psych HospitalCentral Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-1800605
Runnells Specialized Hospital
40 Watchung Way
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 771-5700345

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 07974

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Friendly's Restaurant75 South St
New Providence, NJ 07974
American, Continental, Diner, Hamburgers, Omelets, Salads, Sandwiches908-464-4738
Jose's Mexican Cantina24 S St
New Providence, NJ 07974
Mexican908-464-4360
McDonald's1771 Springfield Ave
New Providence, NJ 07974
Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches908-464-3730
Old Glory Restaurant1259 Springfield Ave
New Providence, NJ 07974
American, Continental908-665-1753
Ponte Vecchio535 Central Ave
New Providence, NJ 07974
Italian908-464-4424

Crime Rates in New Providence, NJ

Crime rates in New Providence, NJ:

Total
121
Violent Crime
6
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
1
Aggravated Assault
5
Property Crime
115
Burglary
26
Larceny & Theft
86
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
Arson
1
New Providence, NJ

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