| City: | Mount Tabor, New Jersey |
| Names to Avoid: | Tabor |
| County: | Morris County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:22:43 PM |
| Population: | 736 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 908 / 973 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8709, -74.4793 |
| Land Area: | 0.091 sq mi |
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Mount Tabor is a small, closely-knit community in Morris County, New Jersey. With just 736 residents spread across 0.34 square miles, this compact community operates as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire service area.
The Mount Tabor post office maintains 439 PO Boxes for 276 local households. That's an adoption rate of 1.59, meaning the post office serves residents beyond the immediate ZCTA boundary. While classified as PO Box-only, the ZIP does have limited rural carrier delivery (2 rural routes serving 63 delivery points). Most residents rely on PO Boxes as their primary mail access.
This is an affluent bedroom community. Median household income runs $113,875, and median home values hit $436,000. Of adults 25 and over, 53% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The population skews older, with a median age of 43.3 years. Homeownership is the norm: 248 of 276 households (90%) are owner-occupied.
Street names tell the story of Mount Tabor's heritage. Wesley Place, Asbury Place, Hedding Place, Trinity Place, Embury Place, and Fletcher Place all reference early Methodist leaders and theologians. The community originated as a Methodist camp meeting ground in the 19th century, and that religious character persists in the local geography. The alias "Tabor" (without "Mount") is recognized by USPS but isn't valid for mailing.
Mail to Mount Tabor should use PO Box addresses. While some rural route delivery exists on roads like Eldridge Road, Dickerson Road, and Simpson Avenue, the vast majority of residents maintain PO Boxes at the Mount Tabor post office. This is a long-standing pattern for the community, which has held PO Box classification since before 2004.
Street names preserve Methodist camp meeting heritage with Wesley, Asbury, Hedding, Trinity, Embury, and Fletcher Places named for early Methodist leaders.
ZIP Code 07878 has 736 residents and 276 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 43.3 years, older than the state (39.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.7%, much higher than the state average of 55.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9%, which is much lower than the state average (21.6%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 736Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 766Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8,087.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $116,445Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 276Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $477,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.67Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,266 | 1,232 | 918 | 979 | 892 | 854 | 786 | 803 | 627 | 550 | 531 | 740 | 712 | 766 |
| Decennial Census | 934 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 736 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.3
Male Median Age: 39.9
Female Median Age: 44.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | 24 | 38 | 25 | 14 | 20 | 14 | 27 | 7 | 17 | 20 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 5 |
| Female | 13 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 16 | 22 | 13 | 7 |
| Total | 30 | 50 | 57 | 47 | 28 | 40 | 39 | 56 | 31 | 43 | 47 | 59 | 66 | 58 | 20 | 30 | 23 | 12 |
| White: | 601 | 81.33% |
| Black: | 23 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic:* | 58 | 7.85% |
| Asian: | 31 | 4.19% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 22 | 2.98% |
| Total: | 739 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 356 | 48.37% | 39.9 years |
| Females: | 380 | 51.63% | 44.6 years |
| Total: | 736 | 100% | 43.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 664 | 86.68% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 55 | 7.18% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 47 | 13.32% |
| Total Population: | 766 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 664 | 86.68% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 102 | 13.32% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $116,445, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $13,499 (13.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,260. Family households earn a median of $132,568 versus $103,462 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,106). By gender, male median income is $77,000 and female is $110,109, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $33,109 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (64.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,946 | $101,613 | $120,647 | $104,730 | $103,333 | $103,477 | $106,481 | $98,938 | $100,185 | $95,147 | $92,738 | $99,684 | $113,875 | $116,445 |
| Median Family Income | $118,333 | $121,250 | $135,300 | $125,074 | $123,208 | $125,385 | $127,963 | $99,625 | $0 | $89,120 | $92,798 | $99,435 | $114,853 | $132,568 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $61,890 | $77,727 | $64,896 | $77,708 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100,509 | $96,544 | $92,375 | $108,182 | $113,152 | $103,462 |
| Median Male Income | $85,714 | $90,682 | $94,500 | $94,630 | $0 | $95,469 | $93,796 | $97,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,781 | $74,434 | $77,000 |
| Median Female Income | $75,719 | $76,346 | $80,000 | $70,714 | $0 | $71,000 | $78,818 | $48,250 | $80,313 | $81,645 | $0 | $56,771 | $71,726 | $110,109 |
| Employed: | 341 | 47.76% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 1.82% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 360 | 50.42% |
| Total: | 714 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 219 | 64.22% |
| Service: | 43 | 12.61% |
| Sales and Office: | 20 | 5.87% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 59 | 17.30% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 341 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $477,800, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $166,300 (53.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $165,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $2,001 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (66.67% with a mortgage, 33.33% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $311,500 | $320,000 | $326,500 | $330,800 | $331,800 | $340,900 | $347,500 | $335,700 | $312,800 | $330,400 | $339,700 | $406,600 | $436,000 | $477,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,001 | $2,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 198 | 66.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 99 | 33.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 297 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 297 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 297 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 297 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 297 | 100% |
In 2024, 48.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 95.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (56.67%). College enrollment is 56.67%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 207 | 37.36% |
| Some college, no degree: | 15 | 2.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 65 | 11.73% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 127 | 22.92% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 140 | 25.27% |
| Total: | 554 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 554 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 267 | 48.19% |
| Private Insurance: | 732 | 78.63% |
| Public Insurance: | 199 | 21.37% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 931 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 931 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 39 | 26.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 26 | 17.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 85 | 56.67% |
| Total: | 150 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 65 | 43.33% |
ZIP Code 07878 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 88 people with an annual payroll of $4,905,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 487Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,267,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,905,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 88Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 07878 is located in Morris County, New Jersey, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New Jersey's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 07878, and is subdivided into the Newark, NJ division. It covers 0.091 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Newark, NJ (CBSA Div 35084)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 18,897,109Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.091 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 11Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 504.97 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Newark, NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3449290Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mount Tabor CDP; New JerseySource: Census |
ZIP Code 07878 is in the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.