| Official Zip Code Name | Short Hills |
| Zip Code State | New Jersey |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Essex |
| Area Code | 862 / 973 |
| Current Population: | 13250 |
| Racial Majority: | White 79.4% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 68.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income | $218398 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $596980 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 38.3 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 233 - 345 ft. |
| Area | 7 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.73894882, -74.33264923 |
The current unemployment level in 07078 is 5.1% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 6.6% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 6.5% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 07078 increased to 13250 from 12849 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 07078 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 07078 public schools is White. 0.4% of students in 07078 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10113 | 79.4% | 10530 | -4% |
| Black Or African American | 24 | 0.19% | 129 | -81% |
| Hispanic | 389 | 3.05% | 319 | +22% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Asian | 1950 | 15.31% | 2021 | -4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Other Race | 13 | 0% | 13 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 236 | 2.05% | 236 | +11% |
| White | 68.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% |
| Asian | 26.9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13250 | 12849 |
| Male Population | 49.00% | |
| Female Population | 51.00% | |
| Total Households | 4177 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 0.4% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $218398 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 7.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 13.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 79.40% |
| 07078 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| New Jersey District 7 | Tom Malinowski | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All New Jersey Congressional Districts | ||
Zip Code 07078 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 19 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 58 | 63 | 61 | 53 | 41 | 34 | 25 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 38 | 41 | 50 | 61 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 43 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.11 | 3.01 | 4.15 | 4.25 | 4.78 | 4.24 | 4.8 | 4.56 | 4.93 | 4.05 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 51.06 |