Whippany
Census-designated place in Morris County, New Jersey
Whippany is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Morris County, New Jersey, with 8,863 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hanover, 0.5 miles SW.
- 8,863residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.5 km²
- 1,580 / sq mipopulation density
- 07981main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Whippany
Whippany ( WHIP-ə-nee) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 8,863.
Whippany's name is derived from the Whippanong Native Americans, a tribe that once inhabited the area. Whippanong meant "place of the willows", named for the trees growing along the banks of the Whippany River.
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Living in Whippany
- Median household income
- $151,420
- Median home value
- $615,400
- Median rent
- $2,556/mo
- Median age
- 49.7
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Whippany had 8,863 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,863 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,580 per sq mi (610 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whippany at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,863 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.61 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8233° N, 74.4187° W |
| ZIP codes | 07981, 07054, 07927 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3480540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whippany
- Hanover0.5 mi SW
- Cedar Knolls1.9 mi W
- Troy Hills2.2 mi NE
- Parsippany-Troy Hills2.5 mi N
- Parsippany2.8 mi N
- East Hanover3.0 mi E
- Morris Plains3.1 mi W
- Florham Park3.5 mi S
- Morristown3.6 mi SW
- Rainbow Lakes4.0 mi NW
- Morris4.4 mi SW
- Mount Tabor4.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whippany
What county is Whippany in?
Whippany is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Whippany, NJ?
8,863 people lived in Whippany at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whippany, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07981. Other ZIP codes: 07054, 07927.
What is the elevation of Whippany?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whippany?
Hanover (0.5 mi), Cedar Knolls (1.9 mi), Troy Hills (2.2 mi), Parsippany-Troy Hills (2.5 mi), Parsippany (2.8 mi).
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