Hanover
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
Hanover is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, with 14,677 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 279 ft (85 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whippany, 0.5 miles NE.
- 14,677residents (2020 Census)
- 279 ftelevation · 85 m
- 10.5 sq miland area · 27.2 km²
- 1,396 / sq mipopulation density
- 07981main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Hanover
Hanover Township is a township in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 14,677, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 965 (+7.0%) from the 13,712 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 814 (+6.3%) from the 12,898 counted in the 2000 census. The township comprises the unincorporated communities of Whippany and Cedar Knolls.
Located just north of the historic town of Morristown (separated by a thin strip of Morris Township) and adjacent to the regional Morristown Municipal Airport, Hanover Township offers many public attractions including the Whippany Railway Museum, the Frelinghuysen Arboretum and the Morris County Library. Patriots' Path, a wilderness walkway and bike trail that stretches for 26 miles (42 km), also passes through the township along the Whippany River.
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Living in Hanover
- Median household income
- $156,956
- Median home value
- $629,600
- Median rent
- $2,813/mo
- Median age
- 48
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Hanover had 14,677 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,677 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,396 per sq mi (539 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hanover at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 14,677 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.51 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8200° N, 74.4280° W |
| ZIP codes | 07981, 07054, 07927, 07961 |
| Official website | hanovertownship.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402729550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hanover
- Whippany0.5 mi NE
- Cedar Knolls1.4 mi W
- Troy Hills2.7 mi NE
- Morris Plains2.7 mi NW
- Parsippany-Troy Hills2.8 mi N
- Morristown3.0 mi SW
- Parsippany3.2 mi N
- East Hanover3.4 mi E
- Florham Park3.5 mi SE
- Morris3.8 mi SW
- Rainbow Lakes4.0 mi N
- Madison4.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Hanover
What county is Hanover in?
Hanover is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Hanover, NJ?
14,677 people lived in Hanover at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hanover, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07981. Other ZIP codes: 07054, 07927, 07961.
What is the elevation of Hanover?
279 feet (85 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hanover?
Whippany (0.5 mi), Cedar Knolls (1.4 mi), Troy Hills (2.7 mi), Morris Plains (2.7 mi), Parsippany-Troy Hills (2.8 mi).
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