Far Hills
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Far Hills is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 924 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 213 ft (65 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Peapack and Gladstone, 1.8 miles NW.
- 924residents (2020 Census)
- 213 ftelevation · 65 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 191 / sq mipopulation density
- 07931main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Far Hills
Far Hills is a borough in the Somerset Hills of northern Somerset County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 924, an increase of 5 (+0.5%) from the 2010 census count of 919, which in turn reflected an increase of 60 (+7.0%) from the 859 counted in the 2000 census. The borough is located within the Raritan Valley region.
Far Hills was incorporated as a borough based on an Act of the New Jersey Legislature passed on April 7, 1921, from portions of Bernards Township, subject to the results of a referendum held on May 12, 1921. Far Hills is a dry town where alcohol is not permitted to be sold by law.
In the Forbes magazine listing of the Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the United States, Far Hills was ranked 52 in 2010 (with median sale price of $2,067,451) and 87th in 2012 (with a median of $1,729,135). In 2018, New Jersey Business Magazine listed Far Hills at 12th in its listing of "The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in New Jersey", with a median sale price 2017 of $885,000. In the 2020 Bloomberg ranking of Wealthiest Zip Codes in the Country, Far Hills (07931) was ranked 12th, with an average adjusted gross income of over $814,000.
The 07931 ZIP Code extends beyond the borders of Far Hills into sections of other nearby Somerset Hills communities in Somerset and Morris counties including the boroughs of Bernardsville and Peapack-Gladstone; along with the townships of Bedminster, Bernards, Chester, and Mendham.
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Living in Far Hills
- Median household income
- $143,250
- Median home value
- $792,100
- Median rent
- $1,554/mo
- Median age
- 50.3
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Far Hills had 924 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 924 |
|---|---|
| Density | 191 per sq mi (74 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Far Hills at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 924 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.85 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6909° N, 74.6215° W |
| ZIP codes | 07931, 07977 |
| Official website | farhillsnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3422890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Far Hills
- Peapack and Gladstone1.8 mi NW
- The Hills2.6 mi S
- Liberty Corner2.8 mi SE
- Bernards3.0 mi E
- Bernardsville3.1 mi NE
- Pluckemin3.2 mi S
- Basking Ridge3.5 mi E
- Bedminster3.6 mi W
- Lyons3.9 mi E
- Lamington4.6 mi W
- Mendham5.4 mi N
- Pottersville5.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Far Hills
What county is Far Hills in?
Far Hills is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Far Hills, NJ?
924 people lived in Far Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Far Hills, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07931. Other ZIP codes: 07977.
What is the elevation of Far Hills?
213 feet (65 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Far Hills?
Peapack and Gladstone (1.8 mi), The Hills (2.6 mi), Liberty Corner (2.8 mi), Bernards (3.0 mi), Bernardsville (3.1 mi).
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