Mount Olive
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
Mount Olive is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, with 28,886 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 948 ft (289 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Budd Lake, 0.6 miles NE.
- 28,886residents (2020 Census)
- 948 ftelevation · 289 m
- 29.6 sq miland area · 76.7 km²
- 975 / sq mipopulation density
- 07828main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Mount Olive
Mount Olive Township is a township in western Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 28,886, its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 769 (+2.7%) from the 2010 census count of 28,117, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,924 (+16.2%) from the 24,193 counted in the 2000 census.
The Township of Mount Olive was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22, 1871, from portions of Roxbury Township. Netcong was formed from portions of the township on October 23, 1894. The township was named for Benjamin Olive, a colonial-era Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey who donated land for the sites of churches constructed in the area.
The township comprises the unincorporated communities of Budd Lake and Flanders. Located within the Raritan Valley region, Mount Olive is situated in western Morris County bordering both Sussex and Warren counties along the Musconetcong River.
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Living in Mount Olive
- Median household income
- $117,394
- Median home value
- $487,100
- Median rent
- $1,697/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Mount Olive had 28,886 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,886 |
|---|---|
| Density | 975 per sq mi (377 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Olive at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 28,886 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.62 sq mi (76.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.63 sq mi (4.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8656° N, 74.7419° W |
| ZIP codes | 07828, 07836, 07857 |
| Official website | mountolivetwpnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402749080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Olive
- Budd Lake0.6 mi NE
- Flanders2.2 mi SE
- Netcong3.2 mi NE
- Stanhope3.9 mi NE
- Ledgewood4.1 mi E
- Port Morris4.1 mi NE
- Hackettstown4.4 mi W
- Succasunna4.5 mi E
- Byram Center4.9 mi N
- Roxbury5.0 mi E
- Landing5.2 mi NE
- Allamuchy5.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Olive
What county is Mount Olive in?
Mount Olive is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Mount Olive, NJ?
28,886 people lived in Mount Olive at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Olive, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07828. Other ZIP codes: 07836, 07857.
What is the elevation of Mount Olive?
948 feet (289 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Olive?
Budd Lake (0.6 mi), Flanders (2.2 mi), Netcong (3.2 mi), Stanhope (3.9 mi), Ledgewood (4.1 mi).
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