Pequannock
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
Pequannock is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, with 15,571 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pompton Plains, 0.2 miles N.
- 15,571residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.5 km²
- 2,299 / sq mipopulation density
- 07444main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Pequannock
Pequannock Township (pronounced pa-QUAN-nick) 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 15,571, an increase of 31 (+0.2%) from the 2010 census count of 15,540, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,652 (+11.9%) from the 13,888 counted in the 2000 census. The primary community in the township is the census-designated place of Pompton Plains.
The name "Pequannock", as used in the name of the township and of the Pequannock River, is thought to have been derived from the Lenni Lenape Native American word Paquettahhnuake, meaning "cleared land ready or being readied for cultivation". The name "Pompton" has been cited by some sources to mean "a place where they catch soft fish".
New Jersey Monthly ranked Pequannock Township as the "Best Bang for the Buck" in New Jersey and 9th overall in its 2011 edition of "Best Places to Live" in New Jersey. It was then ranked 14th overall in the 2013 edition of "Best Places to Live". In the 2015 edition of "Best Places to Live" in New Jersey, Pequannock ranked 4th overall.
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Living in Pequannock
- Median household income
- $120,666
- Median home value
- $553,200
- Median rent
- $2,753/mo
- Median age
- 48.7
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Pequannock had 15,571 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,571 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,299 per sq mi (888 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pequannock at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 15,571 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.77 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9631° N, 74.3053° W |
| ZIP codes | 07444, 07440, 07457 |
| Official website | peqtwp.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402758110 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pequannock
- Pompton Plains0.2 mi N
- Riverdale2.3 mi N
- Lincoln Park2.7 mi S
- Pompton Lakes2.9 mi N
- Packanack Lake3.1 mi SE
- Towaco3.1 mi SW
- Butler3.2 mi NW
- Pines Lake3.3 mi NE
- Wayne3.4 mi E
- Kinnelon4.4 mi W
- Montville4.5 mi SW
- Preakness4.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Pequannock
What county is Pequannock in?
Pequannock is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Pequannock, NJ?
15,571 people lived in Pequannock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pequannock, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07444. Other ZIP codes: 07440, 07457.
What is the elevation of Pequannock?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pequannock?
Pompton Plains (0.2 mi), Riverdale (2.3 mi), Lincoln Park (2.7 mi), Pompton Lakes (2.9 mi), Packanack Lake (3.1 mi).
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