Parsippany-Troy Hills
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
Parsippany-Troy Hills is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, with 56,162 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Parsippany, 0.7 miles NE.
- 56,162residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 23.6 sq miland area · 61.2 km²
- 2,376 / sq mipopulation density
- 07054main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Parsippany-Troy Hills
Parsippany–Troy Hills, commonly known as Parsippany ( par-SIP-ə-nee), is a township in Morris County, in the northern portion of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2025 U.S Census Bureau, the township's population was 56,633. An increase of 2,924 (+5.5%) from the 2010 census count of 53,238, which in turn had reflected an increase of 2,589 (+5.1%) from the 50,649 counted at the 2000 census.
The name Parsippany comes from the Lenape Native American sub-tribe, which comes from the word parsipanong, which means "the place where the river winds through the valley." Parsippany–Troy Hills is the most populous municipality in Morris County. The name Troy Hills was changed from Troy to avoid confusion of mail being sent erroneously to Troy, New York.
Parsippany–Troy Hills was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1928, from portions of Hanover Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 9, 1928, that split off both East Hanover Township and Parsippany–Troy Hills from Hanover Township.
Since 2006, Parsippany–Troy Hills appeared eight times on Money magazine's list of "Best Places to Live in the United States", ranking 17th-best in 2006, 13th-best in 2008, 15th-best in 2012, 17th-best in 2014, fifth-best in 2016, 33rd-best in 2017, 26th-best in 2018, and 15th-best in 2022.
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Living in Parsippany-Troy Hills
- Median household income
- $112,327
- Median home value
- $536,200
- Median rent
- $1,736/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Parsippany-Troy Hills had 56,162 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 56,162 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,376 per sq mi (918 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Parsippany-Troy Hills at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 56,162 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.63 sq mi (61.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8596° N, 74.4233° W |
| ZIP codes | 07054, 07034, 07046, 07878, 07927, 07950, 07981 |
| Official website | parsippany.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402756460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Parsippany-Troy Hills
- Parsippany0.7 mi NE
- Troy Hills1.3 mi E
- Rainbow Lakes2.0 mi NW
- Mountain Lakes2.1 mi NW
- Whippany2.5 mi S
- Lake Hiawatha2.6 mi NE
- Mount Tabor2.7 mi W
- Hanover2.8 mi S
- Morris Plains3.0 mi SW
- Cedar Knolls3.3 mi SW
- Boonton3.4 mi N
- Denville3.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Parsippany-Troy Hills
What county is Parsippany-Troy Hills in?
Parsippany-Troy Hills is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ?
56,162 people lived in Parsippany-Troy Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07054. Other ZIP codes: 07034, 07046, 07878, 07927, 07950, 07981.
What is the elevation of Parsippany-Troy Hills?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Parsippany-Troy Hills?
Parsippany (0.7 mi), Troy Hills (1.3 mi), Rainbow Lakes (2.0 mi), Mountain Lakes (2.1 mi), Whippany (2.5 mi).
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