Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Mountain Lakes: borough in Morris County, New Jersey
About
Mountain Lakes is a city located in the county of Morris in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,160 and a population density of 1,442 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,197 inhabitants.
The city was created 101 years ago in 1924.
Quick Facts about Mountain Lakes
| Population | 4,197 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Morris County |
| Postal code | 07046 |
| Area | 2.89 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8948,-74.4329 |
| Altitude | 1,604 feet / 489 meters |
| Establishment | April 29, 1924 (101 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:40:46 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,455 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mountain Lakes is located at 40°53'41"N 74°25'59"W (40.8948200, -74.4329300). It has 3 neighbors: Boonton, Denville and Parsippany.
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Mountain Lakes increased by 0.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,160 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,223 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,228 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,256 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,250 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,249 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,291 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,295 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,266 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,223 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,197 | -0.62% | estimation process |
People born in Mountain Lakes (3)
People born in Mountain Lakes, including cinematographer Frederick Elmes, actress and singer Brittany Underwood, Actress and poet Judy Prescott, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mountain Lakes, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365763 | Morris County Vocational School District | Denville (NJ) | 07834 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mountain Lakes, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mountain Lakes.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lak Post Office | Mountain Lakes (NJ) | 07046 |
Other cities in Morris County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morris County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parsippany | 51,144 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Monroe | 44,884 | Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey |
| Mount Olive | 28,815 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montville | 20,970 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 18,594 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Dover | 17,619 | Town in New Jersey, USA |
| Madison | 17,612 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Denville | 16,362 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Pequannock | 14,884 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hanover | 14,173 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Florham Park | 11,824 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| East Hanover | 10,868 | Township of New Jersey |
| Kinnelon | 9,852 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Budd Lake | 8,968 | Census designated place |
| White Meadow Lake | 8,836 | Census designated place |
| Chatham | 8,601 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Mountain Lakes distances to largest New Jersey cities