Short Hills
Census-designated place in Essex County, New Jersey
Short Hills is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Essex County, New Jersey, with 14,422 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 377 ft (115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Millburn, 0.4 miles NE.
- 14,422residents (2020 Census)
- 377 ftelevation · 115 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 2,744 / sq mipopulation density
- 07078main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Short Hills
Short Hills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) situated within Millburn, in Essex County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey, and part of the New York metropolitan area. The community is a commuter town for residents who work in Manhattan. As of the 2020 census, the CDP's population was 14,422.
In the Forbes magazine's rankings of the Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the United States, Short Hills was listed among the top 100 nationwide, coming in 66th in 2006 (with a median sale price of $1,200,000) and 67th in 2012 (median of $1,951,846). The median household income in Short Hills, according to the United States Census Bureau, exceeded $250,000 in the period from 2018-2022, while per capita income, as of the 2020 United States Census, was $153,124.
Short Hills is home to the upscale Mall at Short Hills, also known as the Short Hills Mall, located near affluent communities in neighboring Morris and Union counties along the Passaic River.
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Living in Short Hills
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,674,100
- Median rent
- $3,126/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Short Hills had 14,422 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,422 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,744 per sq mi (1,059 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Short Hills at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14,422 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.26 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7392° N, 74.3274° W |
| ZIP codes | 07078, 07041 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3467320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Short Hills
- Millburn0.4 mi NE
- Summit2.5 mi SW
- Vauxhall2.7 mi SE
- Springfield2.9 mi S
- Maplewood3.0 mi E
- Chatham3.0 mi W
- Livingston3.2 mi N
- South Orange3.5 mi E
- Union4.3 mi SE
- Florham Park4.3 mi NW
- Connecticut Farms4.3 mi SE
- Mountainside4.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Short Hills
What county is Short Hills in?
Short Hills is in Essex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Short Hills, NJ?
14,422 people lived in Short Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Short Hills, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07078. Other ZIP codes: 07041.
What is the elevation of Short Hills?
377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Short Hills?
Millburn (0.4 mi), Summit (2.5 mi), Vauxhall (2.7 mi), Springfield (2.9 mi), Maplewood (3.0 mi).
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