Map of Morris Plains borough

Morris Plains is a borough in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough’s population was 6,153, an increase of 621 (+11.2%) from the 2010 census count of 5,532, which in turn reflected an increase of 296 (+5.7%) from the 5,236 counted in the 2000 census.

Morris Plains was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 15, 1926, from portions of Hanover Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 15, 1926. The borough’s name comes from Lewis Morris, colonial governor of New Jersey.

Morris Plains serves as a bedroom community, with many residents traveling to work in New York City. The Morristown Line of NJ Transit provides commuters with direct access to New York Penn Station and to Hoboken Terminal.

Morris Plains borough overview:
Name:	Morris Plains borough
LSAD Code:	21
LSAD Description:	borough (suffix)
State:	New Jersey
County:	Morris County
Incorporated:	April 15, 1926
Elevation:	430 ft (130 m)
Total Area:	2.59 sq mi (6.71 km²)
Land Area:	2.55 sq mi (6.61 km²)
Water Area:	0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) 1.35%
Total Population:	6,153
Population Density:	2,409.6/sq mi (930.4/km²)
ZIP code:	07950
Area code:	973
FIPS code:	3448210
GNISfeature ID:	0885308
Website:	www.morrisplainsboro.org

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.59 square miles (6.71 km), including 2.55 square miles (6.61 km) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.09 km) of water (1.35%).

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Littleton.

The borough borders the Morris County municipalities of Hanover Township, Morris Township and Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Morris Plains has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.