Butler
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Butler is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, with 8,047 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 456 ft (139 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riverdale, 1.7 miles E.
- 8,047residents (2020 Census)
- 456 ftelevation · 139 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 3,957 / sq mipopulation density
- 07457ZIP code
About Butler
Butler is a borough in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,047, an increase of 508 (+6.7%) from the 2010 census count of 7,539, which in turn reflected an increase of 119 (+1.6%) from the 7,420 counted in the 2000 census.
Butler was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 13, 1901, from portions of Pequannock Township.
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Living in Butler
- Median household income
- $111,557
- Median home value
- $442,500
- Median rent
- $1,599/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Butler had 8,047 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,047 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,957 per sq mi (1,528 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butler at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 8,047 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.03 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9978° N, 74.3470° W |
| ZIP code | 07457 |
| Official website | butlerborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3409040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butler
- Riverdale1.7 mi E
- Kinnelon2.3 mi SW
- Macopin2.6 mi NW
- Bloomingdale2.7 mi N
- Pompton Plains3.1 mi SE
- Pompton Lakes3.2 mi E
- Pequannock3.2 mi SE
- Wanaque4.3 mi NE
- Pines Lake4.3 mi E
- Towaco4.8 mi S
- Lincoln Park5.6 mi SE
- Newfoundland5.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Butler
What county is Butler in?
Butler is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Butler, NJ?
8,047 people lived in Butler at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butler, NJ?
The ZIP code of Butler is 07457.
What is the elevation of Butler?
456 feet (139 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butler?
Riverdale (1.7 mi), Kinnelon (2.3 mi), Macopin (2.6 mi), Bloomingdale (2.7 mi), Pompton Plains (3.1 mi).
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