| City: | Convent Station, New Jersey |
| City Alias: | Convent Sta, Morristown |
| County: | Morris County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:23:09 PM |
| Population: | 31 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 862 / 973 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7782, -74.4415 |
| Land Area: | 0.17 sq mi |
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ZIP code 07961 serves Convent Station in Morris County, New Jersey. With just 31 residents but 49 PO Boxes and 62 business addresses, this isn't a residential neighborhood. It's a small postal service hub where the PO Box count significantly exceeds the local population.
The post office maintains delivery along Convent Road, the single street in this ZIP code. Despite the small residential population, the facility handles mail for 62 business locations, suggesting commercial or institutional activity concentrated in this area. The median age of 40.5 and the minimal residential presence point to a service-focused location rather than a traditional residential community.
Convent Station also receives mail under the Morristown name, and the area spans just 0.17 square miles. The post office provides both street delivery and PO Box services, with the PO Boxes serving needs beyond the 31 local residents.
With only Convent Road serving the entire ZIP code, this reflects a highly concentrated service area. The 129 delivery records on this single street all go to units at one location, suggesting an institutional or multi-tenant commercial building.
ZIP Code 07961 has 31 residents and 0 households. The median age is 40.5 years, about the same as the state (39.9) and slightly 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 (67.7%, much higher than the state average of 55.0%) and Other / Two or More Races (9.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5%, 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: | 31Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 333Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 182.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 343 | 342 | 333 |
| Decennial Census | 4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 31 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.5
Male Median Age: 19.6
Female Median Age: 52
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 21 | 75.00% |
| Black: | 1 | 3.57% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 7.14% |
| Asian: | 1 | 3.57% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 10.71% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 15 | 48.39% | 19.6 years |
| Females: | 16 | 51.61% | 52.0 years |
| Total: | 31 | 100% | 40.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 313 | 93.99% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 16 | 4.80% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4 | 6.01% |
| Total Population: | 333 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 313 | 93.99% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 20 | 6.01% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.4%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.4%).
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | $0 |
| Employed: | 155 | 46.55% |
| Unemployed: | 22 | 6.61% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 156 | 46.85% |
| Total: | 333 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 75 | 48.39% |
| Service: | 26 | 16.77% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 20.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 14.84% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 155 | 100% |
In 2024, 93.80% 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 95.20%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 15.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than 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 (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2 | 6.25% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 21.88% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 23 | 71.88% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 30 | 93.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 317 | 86.14% |
| Public Insurance: | 51 | 13.86% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 368 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 368 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 301 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 301 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 07961 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 180 people with an annual payroll of $19,323,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,803Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,149,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $19,323,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 180Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 07961 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 07961, and is subdivided into the Newark, NJ division. It covers 0.17 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: | 0.17 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 07961 is in the Morris Township School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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.