Rockaway, New Jersey

Rockaway: Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.S.

About

Rockaway is a city located in the county of Morris in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,438 and a population density of 1,172 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,244 inhabitants.

The city was created 130 years ago in 1894.

Rockaway locator map
Location of Rockaway on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Rockaway

Population : 6,244 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Morris County
Postal code : 07866
Area : 5.49 km2
Named for : Rockaway
Altitude : 571 feet / 174 meters
Establishment : June 06, 1894 (130 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 08:31:27 (2nd December 2024)
Density : 1,137 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.11% (2010-2020)
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Rockaway Morris County New Jersey
Rockaway  Morris County  New Jersey locator map image

Geography

Rockaway is located at 40°54'4"N 74°30'52"W (40.9012100, -74.5143200).

Rockaway map

Rockaway has 1 neighbours.

  • Denville township in Morris County, New Jersey

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Rockaway decreased by 3.11% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,438 - census
2011 6,461 0.36% estimation process
2012 6,463 0.03% estimation process
2013 6,460 -0.05% estimation process
2014 6,431 -0.45% estimation process
2015 6,424 -0.11% estimation process
2016 6,431 0.11% estimation process
2017 6,413 -0.28% estimation process
2018 6,356 -0.9% estimation process
2019 6,276 -1.27% estimation process
2020 6,244 -0.51% estimation process

Rockaway zip code is 07866. County name: Morris, County fips: 34027

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People born in Rockaway (6)

People born in Rockaway, including Catholic bishop Frank Joseph Rodimer, musician Bette Sussman, All-college football player, professional football player, linebacker Bruce Bannon, .

List

  • Sue Naegle (American President of HBO Entertainment) she was born in 02/07/1969
  • Hudson Hoagland (American neuroscientist) he was born in 05/12/1899
  • Erik Storz (American football linebacker) he was born in 24/06/1975

Schools in Rockaway

College & universities near Rockaway, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
183600 Assumption College for Sisters Denville (NJ) 07834

Stations (20)

Amtrak & bus stations near Rockaway, NJ

Code Name Address Type
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL
NBK New Brunswick station French and Albany Streets RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL

Post offices near Rockaway

Post Office Name City ZIP
Rockaway Post Office Rockaway (NJ) 07866

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

Rockaway distances to largest New Jersey cities