Parsippany, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Parsippany, New Jersey is 21,869 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $102,152, the median home value is $540,800, and the median age is 41.4.
21,869
Population
3593
People / sq mi
$102,152
Median Income
$540,800
Median Home Value
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Parsippany covers 6.1 sq mi of land at 3593 people per square mile.
About Parsippany, NJ
Parsippany is defined demographically by education — 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. With 21,869 residents, Parsippany is a city in New Jersey. It ranks #50 among cities in New Jersey by population.
The typical household earns $102,152 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.6%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $540,800, with typical rent around $1,732.
College attainment is above the local norm at 60.0%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 16.2%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Parsippany usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$102,152
Median Household Income
$55,467
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$540,800
Median Home Value
$1,732
Median Rent
49.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.4%
High School+
60.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.4%
Drive Alone
69.1%
Public Transit
16.2%
Work From Home
26.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.1%
Foreign Born
48.7%
Non-English at Home
2.3%
Veterans
11.0%
With Disability
96.3%
Health Insurance
94.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 21.5% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
| Information | 9.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Parsippany, New Jersey has a population of 21,869 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Parsippany, New Jersey is $102,152, with 5.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Parsippany, New Jersey is $540,800, with median monthly rent at $1,732 and a homeownership rate of 49.3%.
The median age in Parsippany, New Jersey is 41.4 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.