Rockaway
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Rockaway is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, with 6,598 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 571 ft (174 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Denville, 1.6 miles E.
- 6,598residents (2020 Census)
- 571 ftelevation · 174 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 3,179 / sq mipopulation density
- 07834ZIP code
About Rockaway
Rockaway is a borough in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. In the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,598, an increase of 160 (+2.5%) from the 2010 census count of 6,438, which was a decline of 35 (−0.5%) from the 6,473 in the 2000 census.
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Living in Rockaway
- Median household income
- $107,053
- Median home value
- $448,100
- Median rent
- $1,587/mo
- Median age
- 47.1
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Rockaway had 6,598 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,598 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,179 per sq mi (1,227 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rockaway at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,598 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8959° N, 74.5173° W |
| ZIP code | 07834 |
| Official website | rockawayborough.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3464050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rockaway
- Denville1.6 mi E
- Victory Gardens1.9 mi SW
- White Meadow Lake2.0 mi N
- Dover2.3 mi W
- Mount Hope2.4 mi NW
- Mount Tabor2.8 mi SE
- Wharton3.0 mi W
- Hibernia3.5 mi N
- Rainbow Lakes3.5 mi SE
- Mountain Lakes4.0 mi E
- Lake Telemark4.5 mi N
- Mine Hill4.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rockaway
What county is Rockaway in?
Rockaway is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Rockaway, NJ?
6,598 people lived in Rockaway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rockaway, NJ?
The ZIP code of Rockaway is 07834.
What is the elevation of Rockaway?
571 feet (174 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rockaway?
Denville (1.6 mi), Victory Gardens (1.9 mi), White Meadow Lake (2.0 mi), Dover (2.3 mi), Mount Hope (2.4 mi).
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