Mendham
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Mendham is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, with 4,981 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bernardsville, 2.6 miles S.
- 4,981residents (2020 Census)
- 620 ftelevation · 189 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.4 km²
- 840 / sq mipopulation density
- 07945ZIP code
About Mendham
Mendham Borough is a borough in southwestern Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,981, unchanged from the 2010 census, which in turn reflected a decline of 116 (−2.3%) from the 5,097 counted in the 2000 census. Located in the Raritan Valley region within the New York metropolitan area, the North Branch of the Raritan River begins in Mendham Borough and flows in a southwest direction towards neighboring Somerset County.
Located on the northern end of the Somerset Hills region, the borough is known for its country homes and historic downtown.
The Mendham Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the state register in 1985. Notable landmarks in the district include the Phoenix House, which serves as the borough's municipal building, along with the Black Horse Inn Tavern & Pub; New Jersey’s oldest continually operating restaurant, dating back to 1742.
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Mendham Borough as the number one place to live in the state in its 2013 rankings of the "Best Places to Live" in New Jersey.
In the Forbes magazine's 2006 (209th; median sale price of $835,000) and 2012 (356th; $800,672) rankings of the Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the United States, Mendham was listed among the top 500 nationwide. In 2018, New Jersey Business Magazine listed Mendham at 41st in its listing of "The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in New Jersey", with a median sale price 2017 of $650,000.
Along with Mendham Township, the Mendhams have been described by The New York Times as "both affluent". The borough is one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) for 2014–2018, Mendham Borough residents had a median household income of $158,542, almost double the statewide median of $79,363.
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Living in Mendham
- Median household income
- $211,944
- Median home value
- $819,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Mendham had 4,981 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,981 |
|---|---|
| Density | 840 per sq mi (324 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mendham at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,981 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.93 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7673° N, 74.5978° W |
| ZIP code | 07945 |
| Official website | mendhamnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3445330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mendham
- Bernardsville2.6 mi S
- Brookside2.6 mi NE
- Basking Ridge4.7 mi SE
- Chester5.1 mi W
- Randolph5.2 mi N
- Peapack and Gladstone5.2 mi SW
- Far Hills5.4 mi S
- Harding5.6 mi E
- Morris5.8 mi E
- Bernards6.4 mi S
- New Vernon6.4 mi E
- Lyons6.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Mendham
What county is Mendham in?
Mendham is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Mendham, NJ?
4,981 people lived in Mendham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mendham, NJ?
The ZIP code of Mendham is 07945.
What is the elevation of Mendham?
620 feet (189 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mendham?
Bernardsville (2.6 mi), Brookside (2.6 mi), Basking Ridge (4.7 mi), Chester (5.1 mi), Randolph (5.2 mi).
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