| City: | Brookside, New Jersey |
| County: | Morris County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:22:54 PM |
| Population: | 149 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 862 / 973 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7945, -74.5685 |
| Land Area: | 0.354 sq mi |
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The unusually high box count points to regional demand. Surrounding communities without their own carrier delivery use this Morris County post office as their mail center. The ZIP appears in USPS records as a P-classification, which means it only contains PO Box addresses, not street delivery routes.
The physical footprint is tiny. Brookside covers just 0.354 square miles of land, with another 0.001 square miles of water. That makes it one of New Jersey's smallest ZIP code areas by land. The 149 residents live in what's essentially a hamlet.
Delivery infrastructure here includes three carrier routes: two city routes serving 126 records and one rural route serving a single record. East Main Street accounts for 126 ZIP+4 records and includes unit designations. Woodlarn Terrace has one record. The POSTMASTER building appears as a named facility in the ZIP+4 file. Despite having carrier routes, the area isn't marked for city delivery indicator status.
Brookside sits in Morris County, about 17 miles from Newark's Vailsburg neighborhoods. The median age is 48.5 years. Census data shows 59 occupied housing units, all owner-occupied according to available records. The median household income is $35,718, well below New Jersey's state average. Home values aren't reported in the available census estimates.
The racial composition is 141 white residents, 5 residents of two or more races, and 3 residents identifying with other races. Hispanic or Latino residents number 10, representing 6.7% of the population. The community has 54 households with residents under 18 and 5 without.
Small business activity exists despite the size. The ZIP has 15 business establishments employing 45 people according to business pattern data. That works out to an average of three employees per establishment, suggesting small operations like offices or retail.
The PO Box-to-household ratio tells the real story. When boxes outnumber local homes by more than four to one, you're looking at a post office that serves multiple communities. People drive to Brookside for mail because their own addresses don't have carrier service. That's common in areas where rural development spread faster than USPS infrastructure.
Just two streets appear in the ZIP+4 file, with East Main Street completely dominating delivery points. This concentration reflects the hamlet's compact geography and confirms most mail activity flows through PO Boxes rather than street addresses.
ZIP Code 07926 has 149 residents and 59 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 48.5 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.0% male and 53.0% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the state average of 55.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, 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: | 149Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 161Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 420.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $250,001Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 59Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 14 | 102 | 97 | 78 | 64 | 73 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 54 | 65 | 69 | 72 | 161 |
| Decennial Census | 120 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 149 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.5
Male Median Age: 46
Female Median Age: 50.6
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 141 | 93.38% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 3.31% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 3.31% |
| Total: | 151 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 70 | 46.98% | 46.0 years |
| Females: | 79 | 53.02% | 50.6 years |
| Total: | 149 | 100% | 48.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 161 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 161 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 161 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $250,001, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $250,001. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $24,559, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $24,559 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (83.2%).
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 | $0 | $24,338 | $24,435 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $24,338 | $24,435 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,559 |
| Employed: | 101 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 101 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 84 | 83.17% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 16.83% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 101 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.00% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 22.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $0 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 11 | 100.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 39 | 78.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 22.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 50 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 50 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 50 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 39 | 78.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 11 | 22.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 50 | 100% |
In 2024, 83.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). 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 elementary (71.05%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 17 | 16.83% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 50 | 49.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 34 | 33.66% |
| Total: | 101 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 101 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 84 | 83.17% |
| Private Insurance: | 161 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 161 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 161 | 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% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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: | 11 | 28.95% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 27 | 71.05% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 28.95% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 38 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 07926 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 45 people with an annual payroll of $1,762,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 466Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $425,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,762,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 45Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 07926 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 7th and 11st Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 07926, and is subdivided into the Newark, NJ division. It covers 0.354 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 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: | 0.354 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07,11Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 970.19, 504.97 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Newark, NJ PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3408260Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brookside CDP; New JerseySource: Census |
ZIP Code 07926 is in the Mendham Township School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 2 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.