Brookside

Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey

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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.

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, NJ population

Brookside had 1,767 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,767
Density735 per sq mi (284 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Brookside at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyMorris County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,767 (2020)
Land area2.40 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates40.7944° N, 74.5644° W
ZIP codes07926, 07970
Census code (GEOID)3408260

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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