Brookside
Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey

Brookside is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Morris County, New Jersey, with 1,767 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mendham, 2.6 miles SW.
- 1,767residents (2020 Census)
- 420 ftelevation · 128 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 735 / sq mipopulation density
- 07926main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Brookside
Brookside (once called Waterstreet) is a historic unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Mendham Township in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located approximately 6 mi (9.7 km) west of Morristown, the county seat.
In the Forbes magazine 2009 ranking of the Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the United States, Brookside was ranked as the 10th most expensive in the country, with its median home sale price of $3,121,115.
It was first listed as a CDP in 2020 census with a population of 1,767.
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Living in Brookside
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $885,100
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Brookside had 1,767 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,767 |
|---|---|
| Density | 735 per sq mi (284 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brookside at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,767 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.40 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7944° N, 74.5644° W |
| ZIP codes | 07926, 07970 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3408260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brookside
- Mendham2.6 mi SW
- Randolph3.3 mi N
- Morris3.7 mi E
- Morristown4.6 mi E
- Bernardsville4.7 mi S
- Harding5.1 mi SE
- Morris Plains5.6 mi NE
- Victory Gardens5.7 mi N
- New Vernon5.8 mi SE
- Cedar Knolls6.0 mi E
- Basking Ridge6.1 mi S
- Mine Hill6.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brookside
What county is Brookside in?
Brookside is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Brookside, NJ?
1,767 people lived in Brookside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brookside, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07926. Other ZIP codes: 07970.
What is the elevation of Brookside?
420 feet (128 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brookside?
Mendham (2.6 mi), Randolph (3.3 mi), Morris (3.7 mi), Morristown (4.6 mi), Bernardsville (4.7 mi).
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