CensusEasy
CITY

Whippany

New Jersey · 8,970 residents · 5.609 sq mi
Time machine
VIEWING
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

Whippany is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $615,400. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,970
+1%since 2023
from 8,862 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,599 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,580 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+1%since 2023
from 49.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K20202024Whippany
20249K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,420
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $153,725 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,834
−2%since 2023
from $77,553 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+2%since 2023
from 0.419 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$615,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $612,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,556
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,619 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+2%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Whippany on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71%(6,294)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(776)
Asian12.9%(1,142)
Other7.1%(630)
Diversity Score58.3%(5,165)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(6,065)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino11%(988)
Asian14%(1,257)
Other7%(628)
Diversity Score63.3%(5,675)
Diversity Score
63
+9%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
−3%since 2023
from 25.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Foreign born
20.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Whippany

North Star
Pop 7,834
Palm Beach
Pop 9,423
Longboat Key
Pop 7,359
Miami Shores
Pop 11,669
Places similar to Whippany
Head to head

Compare Whippany to nearby cities

WHIPPANY VS
Parsippany
Income$99,405−34%
Home value$555,400−10%
Population21,345+138%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHIPPANY VS
Florham Park
Income$158,696+5%
Home value$791,400+29%
Population14,456+61%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHIPPANY VS
Morristown
Income$121,340−20%
Home value$567,600−8%
Population20,750+131%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHIPPANY VS
Lake Hiawatha
Income$104,663−31%
Home value$428,600−30%
Population11,018+23%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Whippany, New Jersey?

Whippany, New Jersey has about 8,970 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whippany, New Jersey?

The typical household in Whippany, New Jersey earns about $151,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whippany, New Jersey expensive?

In Whippany, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $615,400, and the typical rent is about $2,556 a month.

How educated are people in Whippany, New Jersey?

About 55.4% of adults age 25 and over in Whippany, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whippany, New Jersey?

About 3.9% of people in Whippany, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Jersey
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Whippany with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →