Rockaway borough, New Jersey
Rockaway borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rockaway borough is a geographic entity located in Morris County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,631. The land area covers 2.08 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,631 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.1 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,711 | ±236 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,761 | ±250 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,711 | ±236 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 50 | ±78 |
| Median Home Value | $448,100 | ±$27,438 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,587 | ±$335 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,053 | ±$19,238 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,652 | ±$6,777 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 411 | ±231 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | ±7.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,806 | ±302 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.4% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,651 (2024)
ID: 170216
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH CLERK
1 E MAIN ST, ROCKAWAY NJ 07866-3498
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GUS Population: 523,053 (2024)
ID: 109043
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK OF THE FREEHOLDER BOARD
PO BOX 900, MORRISTOWN NJ 07963-0900
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Rockaway | 09-12 | Rockaway, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BUTLER, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DOVER, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Oak Ridge, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCKAWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | FAIRFIELD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WAYNE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | MORRISTOWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Wharton, NJ | |
| 8 Nearby | 2-3 | TOWACO, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Assumption College for Sisters
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College | 1.6 mi away | 200 A Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ, 07834 |
9739570188101
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ROCKAWAY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 82 E. MAIN STREET, ROCKAWAY BOROUGH, NJ, 07866 |
(201) 627-5709
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Morris County Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 2.4 mi away | 400 E Main St, Denville, NJ, 07834 |
9736274600
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ROCKAWAY TWSP. PUB. LIB.
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 61 MOUNT HOPE ROAD, ROCKAWAY, NJ, 07866 |
(201) 627-2344
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Artistic Academy of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 3.2 mi away | 301 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 1-A, Morris Plains, NJ, 07950 |
97365614010
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DOVER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 32 E. CLINTON STREET, DOVER, NJ, 07801 |
(201) 366-0172
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County College of Morris
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College | 4.1 mi away | 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ, 07869-2086 |
9733285000
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DENVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 121 DIAMOND SPRING ROAD, DENVILLE, NJ, 07834 |
(201) 627-6555
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Rabbinical College of America
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College | 6.3 mi away | 226 Sussex Ave, Morristown, NJ, 07960-3600 |
9732679404
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MOUNT TABOR BRANCH
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 31 TRINITY PARK, MT. TABOR, NJ, 07878 |
(201) 627-9508
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BOONTON 1 SE, NJ US, located 6.3 miles from Rockaway borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.6° | 20.6° | 29.1° | 3.73" | — |
| February | 40.0° | 21.8° | 30.9° | 2.79" | — |
| March | 48.4° | 28.7° | 38.5° | 4.16" | — |
| April | 61.1° | 39.1° | 50.1° | 3.63" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 49.3° | 60.1° | 3.95" | — |
| June | 80.7° | 58.8° | 69.7° | 4.91" | — |
| July | 85.4° | 64.0° | 74.7° | 4.70" | — |
| August | 83.6° | 62.1° | 72.8° | 3.67" | — |
| September | 76.5° | 54.4° | 65.5° | 4.68" | — |
| October | 64.1° | 42.4° | 53.2° | 4.54" | — |
| November | 52.6° | 33.1° | 42.8° | 4.06" | — |
| December | 42.4° | 26.2° | 34.3° | 4.36" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Victory Gardens borough | Borough | 1.9 mi | — |
| White Meadow Lake CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Dover town | Town | 2.3 mi | — |
| Mount Hope CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Mount Tabor CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402764050. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.