Wharton
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Wharton is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, with 7,241 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 666 ft (203 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dover, 1.1 miles SE.
- 7,241residents (2020 Census)
- 666 ftelevation · 203 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 3,483 / sq mipopulation density
- 07801main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Wharton
Wharton is a borough in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,241, an increase of 719 (+11.0%) from the 2010 census count of 6,522, which in turn reflected an increase of 224 (+3.6%) from the 6,298 counted in the 2000 census.
Wharton was originally incorporated as the borough Port Oram by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on June 26, 1895, created from portions of Randolph Township and Rockaway Township, subject to the results of a referendum passed on the previous day; the name was changed to Wharton on April 16, 1902, based on a referendum held that day and subject to legislation passed on March 27, 1902. The borough was named for Joseph Wharton of the Wharton Steel Company.
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Living in Wharton
- Median household income
- $85,767
- Median home value
- $380,700
- Median rent
- $1,720/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Wharton had 7,241 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,241 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,483 per sq mi (1,345 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wharton at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 7,241 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8971° N, 74.5745° W |
| ZIP codes | 07801, 07885 |
| Official website | whartonnj.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3480390 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wharton
- Dover1.1 mi SE
- Mine Hill1.9 mi SW
- Mount Hope2.0 mi NE
- Victory Gardens2.2 mi SE
- Lower Berkshire Valley2.3 mi NW
- Kenvil2.6 mi SW
- Rockaway3.0 mi E
- White Meadow Lake3.8 mi NE
- Mount Arlington3.8 mi NW
- Randolph3.8 mi S
- Roxbury4.1 mi W
- Denville4.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wharton
What county is Wharton in?
Wharton is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Wharton, NJ?
7,241 people lived in Wharton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wharton, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07801. Other ZIP codes: 07885.
What is the elevation of Wharton?
666 feet (203 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wharton?
Dover (1.1 mi), Mine Hill (1.9 mi), Mount Hope (2.0 mi), Victory Gardens (2.2 mi), Lower Berkshire Valley (2.3 mi).
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